The northeastern part of India never fails to amaze us. Be it its unique geographical landscape or the fact that the region is made up of eight states, with each of them boasting of their own distinct culture, languages and traditions. The eight states – Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Sikkim – will give you a travel experience which you've never had before. As you pass every town, you will find new culture, dialect, new tradition, new food, and unique experiences. In short, there is never a dull moment while in the Northeast.

If you are intrigued, get to know the five experiences that you will only find in the Northeast.

Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is famous for the phumdis (mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter) that are found floating on the water. These phumdis cover a large area, and the largest one among them covers an area of 40 sq km. This is where Keibul Lamjao National Park is located, making it the only floating national park in the world. The park is also the last natural home of the Sangai deer, listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Unakoti hill is home to an ancient Shaivite place of worship, and is an unexplored gem. The large stone and rock-cut sculptures that complement this spot makes it look otherworldly. So when in Tripura, visit this top place of interest for a magnificent experience.

Did you know that the Tropic of Cancer runs through eight states in India? Mizoram is one of the eight states. The other seven are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Tripura. The Tropic of Cancer runs through Maubuang Lungsai, a small hamlet in Aizawl district.

Meghalaya is home to more than 1650 discovered caves. Some of them are now the world's most complex cave systems, and then there is Krem Puri, the world's longest cave in sandstone. Krem Puri is located in Mawsynram, 1227 m above the sea level and measures 24.5 km long. Krem Puri in their local dialect means Cave Fairy.

Majuli, the largest river island in the world, is in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. Also known as the cultural capital of Assamese civilisation, Majuli was the leading centre of Vaishnavism.

Nepal, home to Mount Everest – the highest mountain in the world, may be a landlocked nation, but in terms of beauty, it is one of the most beautiful countries in South Asia if not in the world. Nepal shares its borders with Tibet in the North, India in the South, East and West, separated from Bhutan by Sikkim, and from Bangladesh by Siliguri in West Bengal. In Nepal, one can easily find social, cultural and traditional influences from all these neighbouring countries. Nepal is a popular destination among adventure lovers. Mainly because of the Everest Base Camp and the majestic Himalayan ranges that are challenging and irresistable at the same time. Due to this, Nepal always has a good number of backpacking tourists.

Keep in mind, the capital city of Kathmandu is one of the most expensive places in the world. So, we bring to you some budget-friendly ways you can explore and enjoy Nepal.

Instead of taking a flight to Kathmandu, Nepal’s only functioning airport, do the road journey. The most convenient route for travellers travelling from Delhi and nearby places is via Sunauli border crossing near Bhairawa, Raxaul border via Patna, Panitanki crossing via Gangtok, and Banbasa via Delhi-Uttarakhand. There are daily direct overnight buses to various places in Nepal.

Once you reach Kathmandu or other nearby towns and cities, you will need to look for an accommodation. If you are travelling on a fixed budget, opt for one of the many hostels, homestays and budget hotels. Saving up on accommodation will give you even more chances to explore other attractions near you.

Note: Some of the hotels do give free shuttle service to and from the airport, so if you have your room booked with them, you might as well avail that.

Off-season is always good. And by off-season, we mean winter and monsoon. Winter is the best time to visit Nepal. You can take a trip to the lower Terai region (for wildlife) at a very affordable price.

When in Nepal, eat like a local. And eat where locals eat. Go for the delicious Nepali thali for some wholesome and healthy food. One can get to know about a place and its beautiful culture through food. Local food will be a lot cheaper than most restaurants with an international menu. Ask around for Bhojanalayas—local food joints.

Take the local bus to reach from point A to B. These public buses cover almost every part of Nepal and are inexpensive. If you are not in a hurry, buses will save you a lot of money. Treks in Langtang, Annapurna region and Everest Base Camp are easy treks and can be done independently too, meaning without hiring a guide. Trekking solo is not advisable if you are not familiar with the places (even if you are). You will find plenty of other like-minded budget travellers like yourself, in search of a trekking partner.