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How did Zion National Park become more popular than Yosemite or Yellowstone? Even though 15 Zion National Parks could fit into Yellowstone, it has 12 seasons and is quite close to the millions who visit Las Vegas.Yellowstone is never closed but only a small fraction of its visitors come in the winter and even fewer on the shoulders of the winter season, early November to mid December and mid March to late April.Compared to Yosemite and Zion, Yellowstone is off the beaten path. Still, it attracts more visitors than does Yosemite, almost all of them in the summer.it should be noted that America’s least-visited national parks are often the least-visited not because they are uncool, but because they are geographically inconvenient for most Americans to reach (like Virgin Islands National Park, or Alaska’s Denali). By the same token, Great Smoky Mountains National Park wins “most-visited” year after year on a technicality (basically, people drive through it a lot just to get from Point A to Point B)Best National Parks in America, RankedZion is a three hour drive from Las Vegas. Yosemite is almost as close to San Francisco. However, its canyon is only 12 kilometres long whereas Zion’s is 24. As small as Zion is, it can hold more visitors than can Yosemite. There’s more to Yosemite than the canyon but that is where most are attracted. Zion also has remarkable nature outside of the Virgin River gorge in the park.Top 10 most visited national parksThere is a website out there which says Olympic was number two last year in visitation but it is in error.These were the most-visited national parks in the U.S. in 2018

52 weeks in a year and 50 states in the USA... Coincidence? I think not!We'll throw in two territories for the extra two weeks. I choose… Puerto Rico and American Samoa…Yes that means 1 week in Alaska and equally 1 week in Rhode Island. That’s just the way it’s got to be.For this plan, start in the last week of October to kick things off at the American Samoa tattoo festival. We’re then going South in the winter, and winding North for the summer. This way, temperatures should be in a moderate 50’s to 90’s range for the year of travel meaning no bulky coats needed or dying of oven like heat. Well, except for when you get to Alaska in late October. You’ll need a coat for that.Because this is my fantasy journey, it’s filled with things I like: local natural wonders, caves, historical monuments, nifty architecture and sculpture, quirky museums, and a couple amusement parks and shopping locations.The plan is arranged to have at least one thing to do every day, and to limit the amount of driving on any given day while maximizing the number of things that can be seen in a single state. The time in parenthesis is the driving time from the previous days activity, where greater than one hour, rounded to the nearest half hour. I’ve summed up the driving time for each state in the header, too, only considering the drives that are over 1h long.The longest stretch of driving is a 10 hr stretch from one part of Alaska, through Canada, to another part of Alaska. The most hours of driving in one week are 23.5h in Wyoming.Here’s my estimated budget:RV: $2k to $100k, depending on how fancy you want to get.Gas & Maintenance: I estimate the total trip will included about 40k miles of driving. let’s budget $10k for fuel and repairs / maintenance.Camp fees: Average $30/night, so about $11k for the year.Food per person per day: $15 to $45 depending on your tastes and financial state, so $5.5k to $16.5k for the year. You could totally spend less on food than this, but I’m budgeting for a little comfort and nutrition.Entry fees: Lots of the stuff on my list is free, but let’s budget an average of $100 in entrance fees per person per week, for a total of $5.2k per person.Flights, Ferry, & ShippingAmerican Samoa to California: $750 per personFlorida to Puerto Rico: $200 per personPuerto Rico to Georgia: $200 per personShip RV from Key West to Atlanta: $1,000Washington to Alaska: $500 per personMiscellaneous (i.e. buffer): Because something will go wrong, put aside an extra 10% on top of the expected budget.In all, this trip is likely to cost $50k to $180k for two people.Miranda’s Magnificent ‘Merican Motor MarathonAmerican SamoaWeek 1 (last full week of October)Day 1: Fly to Tutuila Island, American SamoaIt takes about 1.5 hrs to drive from Tula, Eastern American Samoa to Poloa , Western American Samoa, across the length of the island, therefore there is not much driving this week. I recommend taking taxi’s, aiga buses, or Uber.Day 2: National Marine Sanctuary of American SamoaDay 3: Fagatogo Marketplace, Traditional Samoa Fiafia Night ShowDay 4: Tisa’s Barefoot Bar, feed the eelsDay 5: Attend the Tattoo festival (occurs in last full weekend in October).If you are adventurous, get a tattoo to mark the start of your USA adventureDay 6: Go to a Samoan church service. National Park of American SamoaDay 7: Rose Atoll (southernmost point in the USA)HawaiiWeek 2 (November)Day 1: Fly to Honolulu, HawaiiSince you’ll be going from island to island in Hawaii, it doesn’t make sense to rent a car for this week.Day 2: Pearl Harbor, Pu'u O Mahuka HeiauDay 3: Bernice Pauahi Bishop MuseumDay 4: Hanauma BayDay 5: Take a whale watching boat to The Big IslandDay 6: Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkDay 7: Rainbow Falls in the Puna National Forest and Mauna Kea ObservatoryCalifornia* (12.5h)Week 3 (November)Day 1: Fly to San Francisco*Buy a used RV, SF bay area recreational vehicles.Day 2: AlcatrazDay 3: Chinatown*Day 4: Castello di Amorosa (1.5h)Day 5: Calaveras Big Tree State Park (3h)Day 6: Hollywood, Los Angeles (6h)Day 7: Trolley tour*, San Diego* (2h)Nevada* (22h)Week 4 (November)Day 1: Las Vegas* (5h)Day 2: Stratosphere*, Cirque du Soleil*Day 3: Neon museum, indoor skydivingDay 4: Sedan Crater (2.5h)Day 5: Tikaboo Peak (4 hr), Little A'Le'Inn (2h)Day 6: Lehman Caves (3.5h)Day 7: Great Basin National Park, Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah (5h)Utah* (20h)Week 5 (December)Day 1: Bonneville Salt Flats (7h)Day 2: Temple Square and the Great Salt Lake (2h)Day 3: Arches National Park* (4h)Day 4: Goblin Valley State Park (1.5h)Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park (4h)Day 6: Zion National Park (1.5h)Day 7: Scenic Drives from KanabArizona* (14.5h)Week 6 (December)Day 1: Grand Canyon*, (North Rim, 2h, South Rim, 4h)Day 2: Two-day mule ride down the Canyon*Book this trip at least a year in advance if you plan to do the south rim trail!Day 3: Stay at the bottom of the Grand Canyon*Day 4: Return to the top of the Grand Canyon*Day 5: Wutpaki National Monument, Petrified Forest (from North Rim, 6h, from South Rim, 4h)Day 6: Taliesin, Goldfield Ghost Town (4h)Day 7: Biosphere 2*, San Xavier Del Bac Mission (2.5h)New Mexico* (21h)Week 7 (December)Day 1: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Las Cruces (7.5h)Day 2: White Sands National Monument (1h)Day 3: Sandia Peak Tramway (4h)Day 4: Chaco Culture National Historical Park (3.5h)Day 5: Aztec Ruins National Monument (1.5h)Day 6: Santa Fe, Canyon Road Arts District, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (3.5h)Day 7: El Rancho de los Golondrinos, Museum of International FolkTexas* (21h)Week 8 (December)Day 1: Amarillo, Cadillac Ranch (4h)Day 2: Palo Duro Canyon State Park (1h)Day 4: Enchanted Rock (7h)Day 3: Alamo (1.5h)Day 5: Space Center in Houston (3.5h)Day 6: Dallas, Cowtown Opry at the Stockyards (4h)Day 7: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardensOklahoma (12.5h)Week 9 (December)Day 1: Sipokni West, Chickasaw Cultural Center (3h)Day 2: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (2h)Day 3: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (1.5h)Day 4: Hot air balloon ride in Tulsa, Philbrook Museum of Art (1.5h)Day 5: Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve (1h)Day 6: Drive Route 66, Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum (2.5h)Day 7: Cherokee Heritage Center (2h)Missouri* (12.5h)Week 10 (January)Day 1: George Washington Carver National Monument (2.5h)Day 2: Fantastic Caverns (1h)Day 3: St. Louis*, Gateway Arch* (3.5h)Day 4: Museum of Transportation, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Anheuser-Busch BreweryDay 5: Elephant Rocks State Park (1.5h)Day 6: Silver Dollar City (4h)Day 7: Titanic MuseumArkansas (10.5h)Week 11 (January)Day 1: Walmart Museum, Mildred B Cooper Memorial Chapel (2.5h)Day 2: Thorncrown Chapel, Christ of the Ozarks (1h)Day 3: Arkansas Alligator Museum, Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum (4h)Day 4: Hot Springs National ParkDay 5: Little Rock, Esse Museum, H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden (1h)Day 6: Newton House Museum (2h)Day 7: South Arkansas ArboretumLouisiana* (9.5h)Week 12 (January)Day 1: Lafayette, Bayou Tourtue, McGee’s Landing (5h)Day 2: Attakapas Swamp (2h)Attakapas Adventures eco swamp tours home pageDay 3: Shirley C Tucker Herbarium, Baton Rouge (1h)Day 4: French Quarter*, New Orleans* (1.5h)Day 5: French Quarter*, Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo*Day 6: Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World*Day 7: Sea plane tour of the Louisiana wetlandsMississippi* (10h)Week 13 (January)Day 1: Mississippi Gulf Coast*, Magnolia State Rocker, Katrina Angel Trees (1h)Day 2: Ship IslandFerry from GulportDay 3: Rocky Springs Trail portion of the Natchez Trace (3.5h)Day 4: Vicksburg, Biedenham Coco-Cola Museum, Yesterday’s Children Toy Museum (1h)Day 5: Delta State University Sculpture Garden (2h)Day 6: Quepaw Canoe Company tour (1h)Day 7: Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery (1.5h)Tennessee* (11h)Week 14 (February)Day 1: National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland*, Memphis* (1h)Day 2: Belle Meade Plantation, Parthenon, Nashville (3h)Day 3: Cheekwood Art & Garden, Sunsphere (3h)Day 4: Dollywood* (1h)Day 5: Dollywood*Day 6: Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Space NeedleDay 7: Ruby Falls (3h)Alabama (12h)Week 15 (February)Day 1: Tuscumbia (3h)“Ivy Green” (birth place of Helen Keller)Day 2: Fromagerie Belle Chevre, US Space and Rocket Center (2h)Day 3: Guntersville State Park Lodge (1h)Watch for Bald EaglesDay 4: Guntersville MuseumDay 5: First White House of the Confederacy (2.5h)Day 6: Fort Morgan (3.5h)Day 7: Cruise the gulfFlorida* (17.5h)Week 16 (February)Day 1: Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum (1.5h)Day 2: Mission San Luis (3h)Day 3: Dali Museum in Saint Petersburg (4.5h)Day 4: Universal Studios*, Orlando* (1.5h)Day 5: Disney World*Day 6: Everglades National Park (4h)Day 7: Shipwreck Museum, Mallory Square in Key West* (3h)Ship your RV to Atlanta!Puerto Rico* (4h)Week 17 (February)Day 1: Fly to San Juan*, Puerto RicoRent a car for this excursionDay 2: Old San Juan*, walk the city wall path (bring water!)*Collect beach glass across from the Capitol building*Day 3: Arecibio Light House* (1h)Day 4: Rio Abajo forest*, visit Cueva Clara*Day 5: La Parquera* (2h)Swim with dinoflagellates in the bioluminescent bay*Day 6: Gilligan’s Island*Leave from Playa de Guernica*Day 7: Whale watching from Cabo Rojo (1h)Georgia* (7.5h)Week 18 (March)Day 1: Fly to Atlanta*Day 2: Margaret Mitchel House, Fountain of Rings showDay 3: Center for Puppetry Arts, Swan HouseDay 4: Center for Civil and Human RightsDay 5: Gem Mining at the Lily Pad Village in Blue Ridge (2h)Day 6: Andersonville National Historic Site (2h)Day 7: Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Bonaventure Cemetery (3.5h)South Carolina (8h)Week 19 (March)Day 1: Hilton Head (1h)Day 2: Hilton HeadDay 3: Charleston, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Middleton Place (2h)Day 4: Patriots Point, Fort SumterDay 5: Myrtle Beach (2h)Day 6: Broadway at the Beach, Brookgreen GardensDay 7: Congaree National Park (3h)North Carolina (19.5h)Week 20 (March)Day 1: Bryson City, Clingmans Dome (4.5h)Day 2: Biltmore estate, Folk Art Center, Asheville (2h)Day 3: Tweetsie Railroad (2h)Day 4: Nascar Hall of Fame, Durham (2h)Day 5: Duke Lemur Center (reservation required!), Outer Banks (6h)Day 6: Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wild Mustangs (2h)Day 7: Roanoke Island, “The Lost Colony” stage show (1h)Virginia (14h)Week 21 (March)Day 1: Virginia Beach, First Landing Cross, Fort Henry Lighthouse, Norwegian Lady (2.5h)Day 2: Colonial Williamsburg, Bassett Hall, George Wythe House (1h)Day 3: Historic JamestowneDay 4: Middleburg, National Sporting Library and Museum (3h)Winery, there seem to be a lot around this area, visit oneDay 5: Shenandoah National Park, Skyland (1.5h)Day 6: Luray Caverns, Rope Adventure Park, LurayDay 7: Drive Blue Ridge Parkway to Fancy Gap (6h)Kentucky (13.5h)Week 22 (March)Day 1: Cumberland Falls (5h)Day 2: National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave (2.5h)Day 3: Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Churchill Downs (2h)Day 4: Big Bone Lick State Park, Creation Museum (2h)Day 5: Kentucky Horse Park (1h)Day 6: Red River Gorge (1h)Day 7: Red River GorgeWest Virginia* (14h)Week 23 (April)Day 1: Museum of Radio and Technology, Heritage Farm Museum and Village (2h)Day 2: Grave Creek Indian Mound (3.5h)Day 3: Prickett’s Fort State Park (2h)Day 4: Blackwater Falls (2h)Day 5: Seneca Rocks (1h)Day 6: Berkeley Springs State Park (2h)Day 7: Loudoun Heights (1.5h)Maryland (9h)Week 24 (April)Day 1: Antietam National Battlefield (1h)Day 2: Catoctin National ParkDay 3: Baltimore, B&O Railroad Museum, Edgar Allan Poe House (1h)Day 4: Point Lookout State Park (2h)Day 5: Annapolis, United States Naval Academy, National Cryptologic Museum (2h)Day 6: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (1.5h)Day 7: Assateague State Park (1.5h)Delaware (5h)Week 25 (April)Day 1: Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Delaware Seashore State Park, Holts Landing State Park (1.5h)Day 2: Cape Henlopen State Park, Zwaanendael Museum (1h)Day 3: Lums Pond State Park, Pea Patch Island (1.5h)Day 4: Newark Reservoir, Hagley Museum and Library (1h)Day 5: Winterthur MuseumDay 6: Nemours Mansion and GardensDay 7: Finns PointNew Jersey* (4.5h)Week 26 (April)Day 1: Storybrook Land (1.5h)Day 2: Atlantic CityDay 3: Jersey Shore (1h)Day 4: Grounds for Sculpture (1h)Day 5: Ellis Island* & Statue of Liberty* (1h)Take Ferry from Liberty State Park*Day 6: Thomas Edison National Historical ParkDay 7: Paterson Great Falls National Historical ParkConnecticut (3.5h)Week 27 (May)Day 1: Barnum Museum (1.5h)Day 2: Thimble Islands day cruiseDay 3: Dinosaur State Park (1h)Day 4: Elizabeth Park Conservancy, Harriet Beecher Stowe CenterDay 5: Gillette Castle (1h)Day 6: Rocky Neck State ParkDay 7: Mystic SeaportRhode Island (3h)Week 28 (May)Day 1: Port Judith Lighthouse (1h)Day 2: National Museum of American Illustration, Newport Cliff Walk (1h)Day 3: Rough Point, The Breakers, RosecliffDay 4: Norman Bird SanctuaryDay 5: Green Animals Topiary GardenDay 6: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (1h)Day 7: Slater Cotton MillMassachusetts (7h)Week 29 (May)Day 1: Battleship CoveDay 2: Martha’s Vineyard (2h)Day 3: Plimoth Plantation and Plymouth Rock (2h)Day 4: Harvard, Freedom Trail, Boston (1h)Day 5: Boston Tea Party Ships, See a game at Fenway ParkDay 6: Old Sturbridge Village (1h)Day 7: Norman Rockwell Museum (1h)New Hampshire (9h)Week 30 (May)Day 1: Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Enfield Shaker Museum (3h)Day 2: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (1h)Day 3: Canterbury Shaker VillageDay 4: Prescott Park (1h)Day 5: Conway Scenic Railroad (2h)Day 6: Echo Lake, Flume Gorge (1h)Day 7: Santa’s Village (1h)Maine (11h)Week 31 (June)Day 1: Seashore Trolley Museum (2.5h)Day 2: Palace PlaylandDay 3: DeLorme Eartha, Desert of Maine (1h)Day 4: Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park (3h)Day 5: Sand BeachDay 6: Schoodic Peninsula (1.5h)Day 7: Baxter State Park (3h)Vermont (13.5h)Week 32 (June)Day 1: Lake Willoughby (6h)Day 2: Bread and Puppet Theater, St Anne’s Shrine, Lake Champlain (2h)Day 3: Shelburne Museum, Old Round Church (1.5h)Day 4: Smuggler’s State Park (1h)Day 5: Montshire Museum of Science (1.5h)Day 6: American Precision MuseumDay 7: Vermont Marble Museum (1.5h)New York* (13.5h)Week 33 (June)Day 1: Niagara Falls* (6h)Day 2: Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park (3h)Day 3: Carnegie Hall*, New York City* (4.5h)Day 4: Central Park*, Guggenheim MuseumDay 5: Times Square*, Madame TussaudsDay 6: SoHo*Day 7: Coney IslandPennsylvania* (8h)Week 34 (June)Day 1: Sesame Place (1.5h)Day 2: Love Park, Mutter Museum, PhiladelphiaDay 3: Independence Hall, Eastern State PenitentiaryDay 4: Valley Forge National Historical ParkDay 5: Hershey Park (1.5h)Day 6: Gettysburg (1h)Day 7: Falling Water, Andy Warhol Museum (4h)Ohio* (17h)Week 35 (July)Day 1: Chateau Laroche (4h)Day 2: East Harbor State Park (3.5h)Day 3: Ohio State Reformatory (1.5h)Day 4: The Wilds* (1.5h)Day 5: Hocking Hills*, Tecumseh* (3.5h)Day 6: Serpent Mound Historical Site (1.5h)Day 7: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, American Sign Museum (1.5h)Indiana* (7.5h)Week 36 (July)Day 1: Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis City Market Catcombs (2h)Day 2: Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana Medical History MuseumDay 3: Periodic Table of Elements, Depauw University (1h)Day 4: Turkey Run State Park (1h)Day 5: Tippecanoe Battle Ground (1h)Day 6: Indiana Dunes (1.5h)Day 7: Amish Acres (1h)Michigan* (18h)Week 37 (July)Day 1: Greenfield Village, Detroit Historical Museum* (3.5h)Day 2: Belle IsleDay 3: Heidelberg Project, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical MuseumDay 4: Sleeping Bear Dunes (4.5h)Day 5: Mackinaw Island (3h)Day 6: Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Tahquamenon Falls (2h)Day 7: Porcupine Mountains (5h)Wisconsin* (10.5h)Week 38 (July)Day 1: Chequamegon National Forest (2h)Day 2: Paul Bunyan Logging Camp (2.5h)Day 3: The House on the Rock, Taliesin (3h)Day 4: Circus World, Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron (1h)Day 5: Devil’s Lake State ParkDay 6: International Crane FoundationDay 7: Harley Davidson Museum (2h)Illinois* (5.5h)Week 39 (July)Day 1: The Tempel Lipizzans, Old Mill Creek (1h)Day 2: Volo Auto Museum, Willis Tower* (1h)Day 3: Driehaus Museum, International Museum of Surgical ScienceDay 4: Navy Pier*, Millennium Park*, Chicago river boat archeological tour*Day 5: Frank Lloyd Wright homes tour*, Oak Park*Day 6: Starved Rock State Park (1.5h)Day 7: Lincoln Home National Historic Site (2h)Iowa* (16h)Week 40 (August)Day 1: Crapo Park (3h)Day 2: National Balloon Classic, Indianola (2.5h)End of July, beginning of AugustDay 3: Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Boon and Scenic Valley Railroad (1.5h)Day 4: Amana Colonies (2h)Day 5: Maquoketa Caves State Park (1.5h)Day 6: Field of Dreams Movie Site, Vesterheim: The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center (2.5h)Day 7: Grotto of the Redemption (3h)Minnesota (14h)Week 41 (August)Day 1: Pipstone National Monument (3h)Day 2: Mystery Cave State Park (4h)Day 3: Mall of America (2h)Day 4: Minnehaha Falls, Cathedral of St PaulDay 5: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Weisman Art MuseumDay 6: Munsinger Gardens (1.5h)Day 7: Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mines (3.5h)North Dakota (15.5h)Week 42 (August)Day 1: Bonanzaville (5h)Day 2: National Buffalo Museum (1.5h)Day 3: International Peace Garden (3h)Day 4: Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center, Fort Mandan (3h)Day 5: Knife River Indian VillagesDay 6: Enchanted Highway, Dakota Dinosaur Museum (1.5h)Day 7: Cowboy Hall of Fame, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora Musical (1.5h)South Dakota* (13h)Week 43 (August)Day 1: Needles, Black Hills (5h)Day 2: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Crazy Horse (2.5h)Day 3: Mount Rushmore*Day 4: Reptile GardenDay 5: Roberts Prairie Dog Town, Badlands (1.5h)Day 6: Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Big Badlands OverlookDay 7: Corn Palace Festival, Mitchell (4h)Late AugustNebraska (11h)Week 44 (September)Day 1: Ashfall Fossil Beds (6h)Day 2: Freedom Park (3h)Day 3: Joslyn Castle, Malcolm X HouseDay 4: Gerald R Ford Birthsite and GardensDay 5: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace MuseumDay 6: International Quilt Study Center and Museum, Frank H Woods Telephone MuseumDay 7: Pioneer Village (2h)Kansas* (13.5h)Week 45 (September)Day 1: The Geographic Center of the United States (1h)Day 2: Amelia Earhart Birthplace, Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site (4.5h)Day 3: Emmett Kelly Museum, (2.5h)Day 4: Old Cowtown Museum, Allen Lambe House (2h)Day 5: Strataca Salt Mine (1h)Day 6: Coronado Heights Castle (1h)Day 7: Barbed Wire Museum (1.5h)Colorado* (16h)Week 46 (September)Day 1: Great Sand Dunes National Park (7h)Day 2: Great Sand Dunes National ParkDay 3: Pikes Peak* (4h)Day 4: Coors Brewery Tour*, Golden*, Casa Bonita* (2.5h)Day 5: Boulder*Day 6: Buffalo Bill’s Grave*, Lookout Mountain* (1.5h)Day 7: Winter Park Resort (1h)Wyoming* (23.5h)Week 47 (September)Day 1: Museum of the Mountain Man (6.5h)Day 2: National Museum of Wildlife Art (1.5h)Day 3: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone (3.5h)Day 4: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Artist’s Point (3h)Day 5: Grand Prismatic Spring, Opal Pool (1h)Day 6: Old Faithful GeyserDay 7: Devil’s Tower (8h)Montana* (13h)Week 48 (September)Day 1: Little Bighorn Battlefield (3.5h)Day 2: Pictograph Cave (1h)Day 3: American Computer Museum (2.5h)Day 4: Our Lady of the Rockies, Berkeley Pit (2h)Day 5: World Museum of MiningDay 6: Cathedral of St Helena (1h)Day 7: Flathead Lake (3h)Idaho (23h)Week 49 (October)Day 1: Lake Coeur d’Alene (3.5h)Day 2: Hells Canyon (4.5h)Day 3: Craters of the Moon National Monument (8h)Day 4: Idaho Potato Museum (3h)Day 5: Boise Idaho Temple, Egyptian Theater (4h)Day 6: Old Idaho Penitentiary SiteDay 7: World Center for Birds of Prey, Table RockOregon* (19h)Week 50 (October)Day 1: Crater Lake (7h)Day 2: Cape Perpetua, Sea Lion Caves (4h)Day 3: Devils Punchbowl (1h)Day 4: Enchanted Forest (2h)Day 5: Multnomah Falls, The Grotto (2.5h)Day 6: Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Japanese GardenDay 7: Haystack Rock, Astoria Column (2.5h)Washington* (9.5h)Week 51 (October)Day 1: Hoh Rain forest (4h)Day 2: Snoqualmie Falls (4h)Day 3: Pike Place Market*, Gum Wall, Ye Olde Curiosity ShopDay 4: Space Needle*, EMP Museum, Chihuly Garden and GlassDay 5: Pacific Science Center, Olympic Sculpture ParkDay 6: Volunteer ParkDay 7: Whatcom Falls Park, SPARK Museum (1.5h)Alaska (14h)Week 52 (October)Day 1: Take ferry from Bellingham (leaves on Fridays)Viking Travel Inc. / AlaskaFerry.com, you can take your RVDay 2: Enjoy the ferry rideDay 3: Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan (ferry stop)Day 4: Skagway (switch to driving)Appears to be the last stop when leaving from BellinghamDay 5: Tok (10h)You have to drive through Canada, bring a passportDay 6: El Dorado Gold Mine, Fairbanks (4h)Day 7: Stay until Northern Lights are sighted, then sell the RV and fly home*Places I’ve been or things I’ve seenNotes:All state maps with destinations made with Bing MapsAll photos from Google ImagesAll drive times from Google Maps

There are a lot of things you can do in the North East, all depends on your taste. Chalk out your priorities, what do you actually want? To see the place, or go shopping? To try out various cuisines, or to interact with people? That would help you to distribute your days accordingly. Now , this is from the blog , and there are some good suggestions , which suit your purpose.Things to do in North East IndiaArunachal Pradesh1. Tawang MonasterySource: Anoop NegiIt is one of the largest monasteries in the world, and the largest one in north east India. Built in the 17th century, the monastery is spread across an area of 140 square meters of land. The whole complex of the monastery has 65 residential buildings which are home to about 450 Buddhist monks. Located at an altitude of almost 10,000 feet, the monastery offers amazing views of the surrounding valley. It is also home to some ancient scriptures of Buddhism, particularly the Kangyur scriptures, which are almost 400 year old.2. Sela PassSource: Sela PassArunachal Pradesh has several high mountain passes, but the standout amongst them is the Sela Pass. At an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, the gorgeous mountain pass connects Tawang to other parts of the country. The pass is open round the year, although heavy snow during the winter season can shut it down every now and then. For some gorgeous views of the mountains and picturesque surroundings, you must take a hike to Sela Pass which is one of the adventure things to do in North East India.3. River Rafting in SiangSource: India River Rafting 2010Home to the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is the Siang River. A tributary of the Brahmaputara, the raging river is just perfect for a thrilling white water rafting experience. There are grade III and grade IV rapids which give you an exciting roller coaster ride. While you are in Siang River, try kayaking and angling as well. And do not miss the hanging bridge here. You will goosebumps walking on the bridge.4. Subansiri RaftingSource: A new way to view Flickr photos and more...If Siang river rafting excites you, what will excite you even more is river rafting in Subansiri. It is one of the most difficult river rafting journeys in India. The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of River Brahmaputra. It passes through lush forests and some particularly difficult terrain. Rafting in this river is a challenging task, as it has volume, speed, as well as some really exciting rapids. With Grade IV rapids, this one is for the experts only.5. Gorichen PeakSource: Tawang War MemorialArunachal Pradesh is home to several gorgeous mountain peaks, the highlight of which is the Gorichen Peak. It is one of the most scalable peaks of Arunachal Pardesh, but don’t let that fact fool you. With a height of more than 6500 meters above sea level, you would have to do plenty of hard work in order to reach the summit. But once you get to the top, you are rewarded with some amazing views of the valley below. The best months for climbing the Gorichen Peak are April, May, September and October.6. Nuranang FallsSource: Pin by Gurudev on Places | PinterestWith its hilly terrain, you can expect several waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh. The best of the lot is the Nurunang Falls, also known as the Bong Bong Falls. The waterfall is not the most famous, but definitely makes for spectacular viewing. As the water cascades down from a height of 100 meters, you get to hear the sweet sound of water hitting the rocks. The lush greenery of the surroundings makes it an ideal spot for spending some lone time with yourself.7. Madhuri LakeSource: Pin by Gautam Chakroborty on Lakes of Tawang | PinterestIf you thought the lake has anything to do with Madhuri Dixit, a Bollywood diva, you are right. The lake has been named after the actress by the locals after she shot some Bollywood scenes here. The original name of the lake is Shungatser Lake, which comes from the name of the village by the same name. The village was destroyed by an earthquake several hundred years ago, and what remained is a gorgeous lake. While you enjoy the views here, do not miss the food in the cafeteria close by. The cafeteria is maintained by a contingent of the Indian Army and is known for its delicious momos.Sikkim8. Sandakfu TrekLocated on the Sikkim-West Bengal border, Sandakfu peak is the highest in the region. The peak has a height of more than 11,000 feet above sea level. A trek to the top of the peak isn’t technical, but nevertheless requires a lot of hard work and stamina. The summit offers gorgeous views of the Kanchendzonga, one of the highest peaks in the world. North East India treks are almost adventure like Leh Ladakh Himalaya pass.9. Phodong MonasterySource: SkyscraperCity - Powered by vBulletinLocated about 24 km from the capital city of Gangtok is a quaint little monastery called the Phodong Monastery. While the original structure dates back to the 18th century, several indications suggest that the first structure of the monastery is actually much older. The monastery is one of the most important ones in the Kagyu sect of Buddhism. There are several ancient murals on the walls of the monastery. The rather secluded location of the monastery makes the whole experience a rather magical one indeed.10. Goecha La TrekIf you are looking for an exciting trekking experience in Sikkim, consider taking the Goecha La trek. Goecha La is one of the highest mountain passes of Sikkim, at a height of about 5000 meters above sea. The Goecha La trek starts from Yuksom and it takes about a week to complete the trek and come back to Yuksom. The mountain pass offers amazing views of Kanchenjunga, while the trek takes you through rhododendron forests and much more.11. Yumthang ValleySource: Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSituated in the northern part of Sikkim is the Yumthang Valley. It is a gorgeous valley which largely serves as a grazing ground for the locals. The valley is situated at a height of 14,000 feet above sea level. During the summer months, the valley comes alive with rhododendron flowers, which is also the state flower. You can see several varieties of rhododendrons and locals grazing their sheep and yak. During the winter months, the valley turns into an adventure hotspot with opportunities for skiing available.12. Helicopter rideSeeing the beauty of Sikkim from high-up is an altogether different experience. There are several helicopter rides in Sikkim to choose from. You could choose to fly over the mountain ranges of the region, including the Kanchenjunga Range, or you could fly over several beautiful tea estates of the region. There are quite a few choices you can choose from.13. RavanglaA quaint little town in the southern part of Sikkim is Ravangla. The town is located at a height of about 7,000 feet above sea level. While it is a tourist hotspot, you will find plenty of space and time all to yourself. During the summer months, the town is resplendent with orchids and rhododendrons. During the winter months, you can enjoy the snow capped terrain of the town. The place is also a haven for birdwatchers with several Himalayan bird species frequenting the place during the summer months. If you are in the mood for participations some adventure things, you can always take a trek to Maenam La Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a short distance away.14. Yak SafariThere is something spectacular about a safari on a beast like animal called the yak. You can choose to embark on a memorable yak safari from Tsomgo Lake or other trekking points of the region such as Dzongri and Chopta Valley. It is a nice way of experiencing the beauty of Sikkim, and a relatively untiring one as well.15. Tsomgo LakeSource: Tsomgo Lake-12Lakes at high altitudes always make for fantastic viewing. That’s what Tsomgo Lake is too. The lake is situated at an altitude of more than 12,000 feet above sea level. The lake gets its water from the melting ice of the surrounding glaciers. About 40 km from the capital city of Gangtok and 5 km from the Chinese border, you need to take an arduous trek to the lake. Despite the hardships involved, the trek to the lake is truly worth it.16. Rumtek MonasteryOne of the most important monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism is the Rumtek Monastery, also called the Dharmachakra Centre. The monastery was first built in the 16th century, but has undergone renovation only recently. The monastery was at the centre of a controversy when two organizations fought over seating their own Karmapa. Controversies aside though, a visit to the monastery gives you a breathtaking view. Like most mountain monasteries, this one too has an air of calm about it. The tranquil surroundings add to the experience.17. Gurudongmar LakeSource: gurudongmar lake | My favorite nature photos | PinterestOne of the highest lakes in the world is the Gurudongmar Lake, located in the northern part of Sikkim. It is a fresh water lake which remains frozen during the winter months. During the summer months, you can feats your eyes on azure waters which work as a perfect contrast to the surrounding rugged terrain. You can catch glimpses of Kanchenjunga from the lake which are ideal for a photo-op.18. Trip to Nathu La PassSource: Nathula Pass - India-China BorderA gorgeous mountain pass of Sikkim is the Nathu La Pass. The name of the pass literally translates to “listening ears”, and you can almost feel the peaks around you listening to every word that you whisper. The pass also serves as an important trading route between India and China. The high altitude of the pass means it has a typical alpine geography. There is little vegetation, but you can spot some beautiful tiny rhododendrons here during the summer months.Assam19. Spot a rhino at Kaziranga Wildlife SanctuaryKaziranga National Park is a wildlife treasure. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the highlight of the treasure is one horned rhinoceros. The wildlife reserve has almost 66% of the total rhino population on earth. It also boasts of the highest density of tigers in wildlife reserves in the world. Other highlights of the reserve include elephants, swamp deer and birdlife. In fact, the region is visited by more than 250 different species of birds during the migratory season. Take a wildlife tour of the park and try spotting a rhino in the wild. You will remember the experience for the rest of your life.20. Talatal GharSource: Website on Sivasagar Assam Sibsagar districtA masterpiece of the Ahom architecture is the Talatal Ghar. The name of the monument literally translates to “royal palace.” However, it is not your typical royal palace which is plush and grand. The palace has a rather irregular shape, in part due to the many renovations it has undergone over the course of several years. The present structure of the building dates back to the 18th century and was built by Swargadeo Singha. Despite the irregularities, the seven story structure and the sprawling lawns are worth a visit.21. Spot a tiger at Manas National ParkSituated in between the beautiful treks of Himalaya’s foothills is Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve. The park is named after River Manas which flows through the reserve. The wildlife reserve is known for its rare species of fauna, such as Assam Roofed Turtle, Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur and more. The reserve has a high density of tigers as well, so spotting a tiger in the park shouldn’t be too difficult. A wildlife safari through the national park gives you a glimpse of some rare sights, sights which remain with you for the rest of your life.22. SibsagarOne of the most prominent towns of Assam is the Sibsagar town. The name of the town literally translates to “Ocean of Lord Shiva.” It is a town influenced by several cultures over the years. The multicultural influence of the town is evident in its palaces, tanks, temples and museums. It also has the Panidihing Bird Sanctuary, which is a haven for bird watchers. There is so much to do and see in Sibsagar that you need to plan a separate trip to the town to experience it all.23. BihuAssam, like the rest of north-east, is known for its eclectic cultures and traditions. Often, the festivals in Assam are a colorful affair, with song and dance routines and more. Assam celebrates three major cultural festivals in an year, which are together known as Bihu. The most prominent of these Bihu festivals is the one celebrated in April to mark the beginning of a new year. You can always be part of the revelry, enjoying the colorful traditions of the place.24. CharaideoSource: sevensisterspost.comLocated about 30 km from Sibsagar, close to the hills of Nagaland, is the ancient town of Charaideo. The name of the town literally translates to “a prominent city on top of a hill.” Historically speaking, it is a significant town which was once the capital of the Ahom kingdom. Secluded today, there are plenty of ruins and relics in the place to explore. Charaideo also has many tombs of several Ahom kings and queens. These tombs are sometimes also referred to as the “pyramids of Assam.” Secluded, beautiful locations with an old world charm are what you get in Charaideo.\25. MajuliSource: Aerial view of Majuli | Assam Guwahati India | PinterestOne of the largest river islands in the world is the island of Majuli, located in the midst of the mighty Brahmaputra River. Back in the days, the island was spread across an area of more than 1200 square kilometers. However, erosion of land because of the river has left it to a size of just 420 square kilometers today. Nevertheless, the island is a rich bio-reserve. It is visited by several migratory birds which makes it a fantastic place for birdwatchers. Colorful tribes inhabit the land, which are skilled in mask making and pottery making. A trip to Majjuli is a cultural affair.26. Sualkuchi Boat RaceSource: Traditional Boat Race in SualkuchiSualkuchi is a small town of Assam which is known for its rich cultural heritage. Known as the “Manchester of Assam”, the town celebrates several festivals throughout the year, most of them with religious connotations. Out of all the festivals celebrated in Sualkuchi, the most exciting of the lot is the boat race event. Historical evidence has suggested that boat races were a common feature during the reign of Rudra Singh and several other rulers. However, it was in 1965 that the old tradition of boat races was revived in Assam. The town takes on an electric atmosphere during the event, with crowds cheering their favorite team.27. Nameri National ParkSource: Sunset, Potasali, Nameri National ParkThe mighty Brahmaputra River and the climatic conditions of Assam mean that the place is full of lush green forests. That’s why, there are some fantastic forest reserves in Assam, one of which is Nameri National Park. Together with Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, the national park is spread across an area of a whopping 1000 square kilometers. It is a well known elephant reserve, but there are other species which inhabit the region as well, such as Pygmy Hog, leopards, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear etc. If wildlife is what you are looking for, Nameri National Park should be a must-visit on your list.Manipur28. Loktak LakeWorld’s only floating lake is the Loktak Lake in Manipur. The lake has a lot of dead mass and vegetation which floats up to the surface of the lake, giving it a floating appearance. You can take a boat ride in the lake and enjoy the scenery of it, or you could visit the Keibul Lamjao National Park which is situated on the eastern shores of the lake. The national park is home to the endangered Sangai, apart from other species of wild animals and birds.29. Singda DamThe highest mud dam in the world is the Singda Dam. Singda, located 16 km from the capital city of Imphal, is located at a height of about meters above sea level. It is a popular picnic spot, with its scenic views, and relative calm. There is a health resort too close to the lake here which is ideal for rejuvenation and relaxation.30. ImphalWhen in Manipur, a visit to the capital city of Imphal is a must. Unlike other capital cities in the world, Imphal is relatively laid back. You will get plenty of time and space here to just throw your feet up and relax. While in Imphal, visit the ruins of Palace of Kangla, and the polo ground too. Polo grounds in Imphal are the oldest in the world, and a sight unto themselves.31. Shri Govindajee TempleA highlight of Manipur is the Shri Govindajee Temple. Located in the city of Imphal, the architecture of the temple is pretty simple, but nevertheless deserves a visit. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, and a visit to the temple is believed to solve all your worries and problems.32. Khwairamband BazarSource: FotoUshe-homeYou may have visited hundreds of market around the world, but this one is truly different than the rest of them. Located close to the city centre of Imphal, it is a woman-only market. You will see only women operating the shops here. You can shop for some excellent handloom products here, apart from small souvenirs and locally made arts and crafts. The market is also the best place to shop for some of the freshest produce of Manipur.Nagaland33. Hornbill FestivalSource: Dancers at the Hornbill Festival _9195Celebrated in the first week in the month of December is the popular Hornbill Festival of Nagaland. The festival is named after the Indian Hornbill, a species of bird found in the region. The festival is characterized by several colorful tribes of Nagaland coming together in a show of spirit and solidarity. There are colorful dances to see, intricate artwork of the local tribes to purchase, and enjoying the revelry of the atmosphere.34. Shilloi LakeSource: Shilloi lake, NagalandThe highlight of the town of Phek in Nagaland is the Shillio Lake. The quaint lake overlooks rugged mountain peaks and makes for some fantastic viewing. As with most things in Assam, there is an interesting folklore associated with the lake. According to the story, one fine day, ca farmer couple left their baby girl at home and went to the paddy fields. However, soon, they could hear the cries of a girl. Unable to withstand the painful voice, they rushed home only to find their girl missing. All the villagers got together and proceeded in the direction from which the voice was first heard. To their surprise, they found the girl in the middle of the lake, on a big leaf, with a hand supporting her from beneath. Their attempts to drain the water of the lake went in vain, and ultimately, the girl died. In order to honor her strange death, the people of the village made a ceremonial killing of a healthy bull. The head of the bull was castrated, placed in the centre of the lake, and was the cooked and eaten on the same night. However, villagers found the same bull grazing the grounds the next day. They took it as an indication that the baby girl had not died too. In fact, they started believing that the baby girl became the queen of the lake.Once you get to the lake, you will find the panorama as interesting as the story itself.35. Touphema VillageSource: Beautiful huts at the Touphema tourist villageLocated about 40 km from the capital city of Kohima is the Touphema Village. It is a cultural village where you get to know the traditional life of the Nagas in an intimate manner. You get to stay in quaint huts, enjoy bonfire dinners, cultural dances and more. The scenic locales of the village are just the icing on the cake.36. Japfu Peak-One of the highest peaks of Nagaland is the Japfu Peak. If you are in the mood for some trekking places, Japfu Peak trek is the ideal activity you are looking for. The peak is located at a height of about 3000 meters above sea level, at a distance of 15 km from Kohima. The highlight of the peak is a Rhododendron tree, which stands 130 feet tall and finds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Of course, there are some amazing views to capture in your camera’s lens too.37. Dzukou ValleyLocated on the Nagaland-Manipur valley is the gorgeous Dzukou Valley. The trek to the valley isn’t challenging or arduous, but it still makes for a memorable trekking experiences in India. The valley is home to the rare Dzukou Lily, apart from several other species of flowers. During the summer months, the valley is an absolute treat for the eyes.Tripura38. NeermahalSource: Neer Mahal, Tripura, India. Check the large size view and comments for more information and images.If you thought only Rajasthan can boast of beautiful palaces dating back to the royal times, you are in for a surprise in Tripura. Visit the Neermahal, one of the two water palaces in India, and you will amazed by the beauty of it. The palace was built by King Bir Bikram Kishore back in 1930. It is located in the centre of Rudrasagar Lake and takes inspiration from different elements of Muslim and Hindu architecture. Once the summer residence of the royal family, it is a popular tourist spot in Tripura today. The grandeur of the palace will leave you dumbfounded.39. Unakoti Hills-A cultural spot and a natural one too, is the Unakoti Hills, one of the best known tourist attractions of Tripura. The hills have a place dedicated to Lord Shiva, which dates back to several centuries ago. The place of worship has beautiful rock carvings and murals several hundred years old. What’s also striking about the hill is its natural beauty. The hills offer scenic views of the valley, and there are quite a few waterfalls to visit too. The month of April also hosts the Ashokashtami festival, which is a religious festival celebrated by thousands of pilgrims.40. Ujjayanta PalaceSource: 2007 India AgartalaLocated in the capital city of Agartala is the Ujjayanta Palace. The palace was named by Rabindranath Tagore and dates back to the 19th century. It was built by Maharaja Radha Kishore, and is known for its grandeur and luxury. You can even watch a mesmerizing fountain show at the palace at night, as the palace shines in the backdrop.Meghalaya41. Living Root BridgeSource: The double-decker (Umshiang) living root bridge in Northeast IndiaMeghalaya is the wettest state of India. The wet climatic conditions make it ideal for the growth of rubber trees, and there are plenty of them too. The rubber trees have secondary roots which are very thick and strong. It is these roots which have been manipulated by the locals to create what are known as the living root bridges. The direction of the roots has been changed to form bridges over the rivers in the region. You can take a walk on these bridges and be rest assured they are one of the strongest structures on earth. You could also camp under the bridges if you are looking for a more eclectic experience.In Meghalaya we can do many things like caving, Trekking and many sightseeing places.42. Nokrek National ParkNokrek National Park is a fantastic bioreserve in Meghalaya. Located west of the Garo Hills, the national park is home to some extremely rare species of wildlife. The Red Panda, an endangered species, is found in this forest reserve. It is also home to seven different kinds of wildcats, which include tigers, marbled cats etc. The bioreserve has the Rongbang Dare Waterfall as well, which makes for stunning viewing.43. Mawlynnong in MeghalayaThe Western world often scoffs at Indians for not being too concerned about cleanliness and hygiene. However, setting a benchmark in cleanliness for the rest of the world is Mawlynnong in Meghalaya. This small village of Meghalaya has been voted as the cleanest village of Asia. It is an eco-friendly village with complete ban on plastic. You will find even the dustbins here made of bamboo. A trip to the village somehow inspires you to take a little more care about your surroundings.44. Nohsngithiang WaterfallsSource: Cultural contrasts through picturesAlso known as the Seven Sister Waterfalls, they are located a little distance away from the village of Mawsmai. The waterfalls get their name because they are a seven segmented fall. You can see seven separate streams of water falling down from the cliff. One of the highest waterfalls of India, they are spectacle during the rainy season, when they are in full flow.45. Elephant FallsYou might have seen several high waterfalls in different parts of the world. But what makes elephant falls special is their unique structure. It is a tiered waterfall, and if you look closely enough, the falls resemble the head of an elephant, and hence the name. While they may not be the most voluminous or the highest falls by any length of imagination, they still make for fantastic viewing.46. Nohkalikai WaterfallsSource: Nohkalikai fallsLocated in Cherrapunji is the tallest waterfall of India, the Nohkalikai Waterfalls. It is also the world’s fourth waterfall. You can see water cascading down from a height of 1100 meters here. The sound of water hitting the rocks from such a height is almost like music to the years. Ironic to the beauty of the falls is the name of the falls. The name of the waterfalls translates to “Jump of Ka Likai.” According to popular folklore, a woman named Likai jumped from the cliff here after being fed-up with her husband.47. Jaintia HillsIf exploring little known caves excites you as an adventure activity, you must head to Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya. The hills have abundant limestone deposits. Together with the ample rainfall that the region receives, it has resulted in the formation of hundreds of natural limestone rocks. There are caves of different difficulty levels to explore in Jaintia Hills. From pretty basic caves to ones with a complex structure of passages, there is a lot to choose from here for avid cavers.48. Mawkdok Dympep Valley ViewThe starting point of the Sohra tourist circuit in Meghalaya is the Mawkdok Dympep Valley view. As the name suggests, it is a viewing point from where you get spectacular views of the gorgeous Mawkdok Dympep Valley. Don’t compare it with the usual viewing points you get in other hill stations of the country. This one is truly special.49. Kyllang RockYou will find the Kyllang Rock something straight out of a Superman movie. It is a red granite structure located close to Mairang district of Meghalaya. The rock has a height of more than 5000 feet above sea level. You can climb the rock from its eastern and northern faces, while the southern face provides a steep incline which even the most avid rock climbers won’t risk. The rock is surrounded by dense forest on its northern side, which is known for its rare rhododendron trees.50. MawsynramMawsynram is a small village of Meghalaya, and also the wettest place on earth. The place receives an annual rainfall of about 11,500 millimeters. The wet climatic conditions make it an ideal habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. You can expect dense forests and plenty of caves in Mawsynram. The rock star of all caves in Mawsynram is Mawjymbuin. The cave has a natural structure inside it which somewhat resembles the shape of a Shivalinga.We can see most beautiful destinations, where you can experience many adventure things to do in North East India.EDIT!Cuisines to try (http://idiva.com/opinion-ifood/a-treat-of-the-seven-sisters/25539)The land of the Seven Sisters - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura - is home to India’s largest collection of tribals who migrated to our peninsula, through the centuries via Burma (Myanmar). The prominent tribal groups include the Nagas, Khasis, Jaintias, Mizos, Boros, Garos and Kacharis. Each group maintains its own identity and culture of language, art and culinary specialities with their integral traditions forming part of their daily lives.The cuisines of these regions are as varied as the tribes themselves. Food is simple and for the most part non-vegetarian. Their close proximity to China and Burma have played their part in influencing the cuisine. Fish seems to be the favourite for most, especially in Tripura and Assam due to the close proximity to the Bay of Bengal. The other staple is rice, a dominant cereal of the region and ‘Pitha’ a rice-based dessert is a favourite of all. Mustard oil is the favoured cooking medium.Travelling through Assam one encounters a wide range of delicacies, including til pitha (til stuffed rice-flour pastries), narial pitha (coconut stuffed rice-flour pastries), and larus (sweet balls of coconut and til) which are prepared in every home during the Bihu festival. Seera (flaked rice) and doi (curd and yogurt) are also eaten regularly.Nagaland situated at the extreme North-east of the states, is home to 16 major tribes and other sub-tribes. Though fiercely independent as tribes, the cuisine is quite similar and they have hardly any restrictions on the kind of meat they eat. One of their favourite meats is pork and dishes like Awo Kutsu, a speciality made from the head of the pig. Combinations of pork with crab, bamboo shoots, smoked pork with soya bean, crispy hot and sweet beef are popular.The unexplored cuisine of the north-eastDelicious chutneys, called “tathus”, are made using bamboo shoots and beans. Anishi Lon (a preparation of yam leaves and fermented bamboo shoots with pork and fish) is also famous. Rice dishes like Konyak Nuk-Nge and Galho, a kind of khichdi that can be made in different ways. Chicken seems to be the next favourite meat with dishes named Amerso and Anhoi.In Manipur the populace is distinctively divided into the hill tribes (Ching-Mee) and the people of the plains (Tam-mee) and both share the produce of the other. The people of the plains depend on the food grains cultivated by the hill tribes and the hill tribes depend on the meats provided by the tribes of the plains. Dishes like "Ngari" (fermented fish) and Eromba (fish speciality) are eaten regularly. "Umorok" (hot Chilli) is grown by the hill people and is used in many of the dishes. A popular sweet here is Kabok, made of rice and molasses.Orchards of lemon and lime, passion fruit, pineapple and papaya are a pretty sight as one traverses the countryside of Mizoram. Non-vegetarian in their diet, the tribals called the Mizos cook their food using methods that retain the nutritive value. Generally the food is rather bland for those who lovespice. Their favourite beverage seems to be a kind of tea called “Zu”.Northern most is the state Arunachal Pradesh where rice is the mainstay, coupled with boiled vegetables, pulses, meat or fish. The people avoid the use of spice and oils and have a rather nutritious diet with their favourite alcoholic beverage, a rice-beer also known as apang.In Meghalaya, a favourite Khasi delicacy is that of Jadoh, a delicious blend of rice and pork. There is also the delicious tungrymbai a spicy chutney mix of fermented beans which gives a lift to the simplest of meals.EDIT: Got this amazing information online.1. Luci (puffed bread made of flour/maida) with fried aubergine and veggiesImage source2. Fried Climbing perch , Kawai fishImage source3. Dhekia Xaak & Boot’or Bhaaji (Fiddlehead fern stir-fried with whole Bengal gram)Image source4. Khasi Jingbam – Pudoh (pork stuffed with rice powder) and Putharo (steamed fluffy rice cakes) with lal chaiImage source5. Manipuri ThaaliImage source6. Onasi pitha (a Boro specialty)Image source7. ThukpaImage source8. Assorted PithasImage source9. Patot dia Maas (Fish cooked in banana leaves)Image source10. Tekeli pitha (steamed rice cake)Image source11. Smoked Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoot12. Slices of Eggplant coated with a batter of gram, rice flour and deep-friedImage source13. Narikol (Coconut) pithaImage source14. Masor Tenga (Sour fish curry)Image source15. Ghila pitha (Riceflour and jaggery fritters)Image source16. Til Diya Murgi Manxho (Chicken cooked with Black Sesame Seeds)Image source17. Khorika Maas (Traditional grilled fish)Image sourceImagine an evening on a cruise over the mighty Brahmaputra, where the cool breeze runs through your hair while you savor the delicious smoked fresh water fish served with a generous helping of bamboo shoot chutney. In short, it’s a gastronomical journey worth taking.Cover image sourceSource :http://www.storypick.com/17-mouthwatering-dishes-will-tempt-visit-northeast-india/So, Bon Voyage and Bon Appetite.P.S. Thanks Manas for that super duper link :DThanks for the A2A! :)