Things You Find Only In North East India

Shops Without Shopkeepers

Ever heard of shops without shopkeepers? Yes, you read that right. We are talking about shops in Northeast India where you won’t find shopkeepers selling their items, instead, you will find price tags on different items with a deposit box placed nearby.

Once you are done selecting your goods and products, you can pay for them by leaving money in the deposit box. Isn’t it strange? Yes, for a world inhabited by thieves and misleaders, the idea of shops without shopkeepers certainly sounds strange. However, for this tiny village located at a distance of about 70 km from Aizawl, it is assuredly normal.

A Matriarchal Society

A matriarchal society and India never go hand in hand and it is an obvious fact, considering the male-dominating society we live in. In such a country where a patriarchal society has been flourishing since the advent of time, thinking of such an unconventional idea certainly seems like a dream. But, here is the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, which has gone against all odds and has established a matriarchal society where a woman is the head of the family and takes all the decisions. Do you really think you can find such a society founded on the matrilineal principle elsewhere in the country? If your answer is no, then pack your bags now and get yourself to this unusual world to gain certain unusual experiences.

Living Root Bridges

One of the most popular marvels of Northeast India, a living root bridge is something which you can find only in the states of Meghalaya and Nagaland. Built from aerial roots of rubber trees by the local tribes of both the states, admiring living root bridges is certainly an experience which cannot be forgotten.

Several Rare Species Like Red Panda

Have you ever seen a red panda, other than those caged within the boundaries of a zoo? If not, then Northeast India is the place where you should be this season. As most of the land of Northeast India is covered with forests, it is home to hundreds of rare and endangered species of animals and plants, which cannot be found elsewhere in the country. These rare species include red panda, one-horned rhino, hoolock gibbons, sangai and golden langurs.