Roads Less Travelled

The romantic city of Shillong has been one of the important tourist destinations in the northeast. It is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East" due to its striking similarity with the Scottish highlands. The city derives its name from "Leishyllong" - the Superpower or God who is believed to reside on the Shillong peak, overlooking the city. Lying in the cradle of the tall pine conifers and pineapple shrubs, Shillong's undulating terrain is a constant source of attraction for tourists from both home and abroad. The Khasi, Jaintia and Garo tribes add color to this hilly city.

Barely 16 kilometers from Berhampur, the hub of southern Orissa, this tiny bay side location called Gopalpur, enjoys the reputation of a beautiful beach retreat. Pleasant breeze from across the Bay in the solitude of quietness amidst palm, coconut and casuarinas trees makes Gopalpur an ideal holiday destination. Connected by an excellent highway - NH5, it is 190 kilometers from Bhubaneshwar.

Sikkim is an unique hill area of North-East India and undoubtedly one of the most oft-visited ones. Sikkim is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga, the highest mountain peak in the world. The town offers a mild temperate climate with a temperature of around 23?C in summer and around 6?C in winter.