Beyond the Tourist Trail: 8 Offbeat Adventures in North East India You Can't Miss

Dawki in Meghalaya offers kayaking and cliff diving on the Umngot River with water clarity up to 15 feet, accessible from Shillong in about three hours.

The Dzukou Valley Trek on the Nagaland-Manipur border features the endemic Dzukou Lily and involves a 17-kilometer trek from Viswema or Zakhama villages.

Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh provides guided treks through terraced rice fields and pine groves, offering cultural immersion with the Apatani tribe, known for sustainable farming and traditional practices.

The Goechala Trek in Sikkim is a demanding 10-day high-altitude expedition starting from Yuksom, reaching over 16,000 feet, with views of Mount Kanchenjunga.