The majority of the population of East India is Hindu with significant Muslim, and small Christian, Buddhist and Sikh minorities. The region lies in the humid-subtropical zone, and experiences hot summers from March to June, the monsoon from July to October and mild winters from November to February.
Tourist Destinations
Darjeeling Known for narrow railways is an attractive spot for holidays. While Mt. Kanchenjunga located here is one of the tallest peaks in world, Black Tea plantation here are world famous. Other must visit places are zoological park, Ghum Monastery, Happy valley Tea Estate, Tenzing rock.
SunderBans, a vast forest in coastal region of Bengal is an unique type. Sunder bans national park, New moor, Hiron point, Jamtola beach, Tiger reserve are watch points for the tourists.
Puri a World famous Odisha state city is known for Jagannath Temple and the puri festival. Also, Puri beach is hot spot for tourists. Temples like Vimala Temple, Bedi Hanuman Temple drag devotees.
Konark , popularly known for Sun Temple is in the state of Odisha. Konark Sanctuary, Archeological museum, Chandrabagha Beach are tourism centric places. Konark beaches have stunning scenic waves.
Cherrapunjee, a Meghalaya Owned city is known for living root bridges made of Rubber Tree. Nohkalikai Falls, Eco park, Thangkharang park, Mawsmai park, seven sister Falls are remarkable spots at Cherrapunjee
Gangtok, the Sikkim state capital is known for mountainous Himalayan Region. Tashi view point, Enchey Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Rope way, Banjhakri falls and energy park are tourist pulling spots.
Rourkela, located in the state of Odisha has Indira Gandhi park, Vedvyas temple, Pitamahal dam, Vaishno devi temple, Doll Museum.
Shillong from the state of Meghalaya is known for Lady Hydari park which has manicured gardens. Ward's lake is surrounded by walking trails. Elephant Falls, Umiam lake, Shillong view point, DonBosco museum are other notable places or tourists.
Nalanda in Bihar is world famous for Nalanda university. The ancient and oldest university and the Buddhist monastery present here are the top attracting spots.
Bodhgaya, located in Bihar is the village that attracts more Buddhism people where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. This most visited Buddhist place has Bodhi tree, Mahabodhi temple and lot more for tourists.