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Dal from Eastern India

The 4 states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal grouped together with the union territory Andaman and Nicobar Islands in middle of Bay of Bengal, forms Eastern India. The Eastern zone has a diverse terrain – from the Himalayan terrain of Darjeeling, to the Gangetic plain of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, the partlyContinue reading “Dal from Eastern India”

Dal from Tripura

Tripura is one of the “Seven Sisters” states in north east India. It is the third smallest state of the India. Its capital is Agartala. It is hilly and extensively covered with forests. During British raj, Tripura was a princely state. The state celebrates almost all the festivals of India. Garia, is one of theirContinue reading “Dal from Tripura”

Dal from Sikkim

Sikkim is the 8th state from north east India, brother of the seven sisters. Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world is situated in Sikkim. It has beautiful rugged mountains, deep valleys and dense forests with many lakes and water falls. It is a paradise for tourists. Its capital is Gangtok. Sikkim hasContinue reading “Dal from Sikkim”

Dal from Nagaland

Nagaland is a beautiful hilly and mountainous state in north east India and one of the ‘Seven Sisters’ states. The state capital is Kohima. Nagaland is known as a ‘Land of Festivals’. There are about 16 tribes and each tribe celebrates their seasonal festivals with great colour. On top of it, the Government of NagalandContinue reading “Dal from Nagaland”

Dal from Mizoram

Mizoram state is in north east India and is one of the Seven Sister States. Its capital is Aizawl. Mizoram means –‘Land of the Mizos’- Mizo is the name of the native inhabitants of the state, and ‘ram’ means ‘land’. Mizoram is also known as the ‘land of the blue mountains’. The hills are overlappedContinue reading “Dal from Mizoram”

Dal from Meghalaya

Meghalaya is one of the ‘Seven Sisters’ in north east India. Its capital is Shillong. Meghalaya means ‘Abode of clouds’. During British raj, Shillong was known as ‘Scotland of the east.” There are many beautiful landscapes and falls beside the root bridges. Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the many festivals they celebrate every year.Continue reading “Dal from Meghalaya”

Dal from Manipur

Manipur is one of the ‘Seven Sisters State’, besides Sikkim in North East India. Its capital is Imphal. Manipur is known as the ‘Land of gems’ because it is surrounded by nine hills and an oval shaped valley at the centre. It is famous for the beautiful unique floating islands on the Loktak Lake. TheContinue reading “Dal from Manipur”

Dal from Assam

Assam is the gateway to the north east of India and is one of the “Seven sisters” states besides Sikkim. It is popularly known as the land of red river and blue hills. Assam is home to the Kamakhya Temple which is one of the oldest and most revered tantric temples of India, situated inContinue reading “Dal from Assam”

Dal from Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is the northern most and the largest of the eight northeastern States of India. Itanagar is its capital. As it is at the foot hills of the Himalayan range, it is very cold and thickly covered by evergreen forest. Five important rivers flow through it. The meandering mountain rivers and streams are extremelyContinue reading “Dal from Arunachal Pradesh”

North East Zone of India

The North East Zone of India is the easternmost region of the country. It consists of eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, which are known as ‘The Seven Sisters’ and the eight state is Sikkim, which is referred to as the ‘Brother’. This is just like my family- we areContinue reading “North East Zone of India”