East India comprises of Indian states Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal and union territories Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This region is famous for its culturally rich “Bengal”, eminent “Durga Pooja Festival” and the captivating “Toy Train”. The must visit cities in this region are Darjeeling Hill Station, Kolkata, Itanagar, Shillong, Gangtok, Imphal, Tawang, Aizawl, Kohima, Dimapur, Agartala, Cachar (Silchar), Dispur, Guwahati, Gaya, Patna, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, West Garo Hills (Tura), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri(Konark), North Sikkim (Mangan) etc. This region has mesmerising scenic beauty and captivating tea farm. The ruins of ancient Nalanda University can be found near Rajgir. This part includes many pilgrimage centers for Jain and Buddha communities. Bodhgaya and puri are the most famous pilgrimage center in this region. Odissi dance and music is the only classical dance and music in eastern India.
