West Bengal
Purulia
Red-earth hills, Chhau dance villages and a landscape still largely untouched by mass tourism.
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District Tourism
Hidden Destinations · Local Communities · Untold Stories
Beyond the well-travelled circuits
EIHTAA's founding vision is to bring district-level tourism into the spotlight — encouraging local communities to engage with and benefit from the tourism sector. Beyond the well-known circuits of Eastern India lie districts with untapped heritage, landscapes and culture, waiting to be explored responsibly.
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A few destinations to start with
A sample of the districts across Eastern India that EIHTAA and its members are working to promote.
Odisha
Koraput
Tribal heartland of the Eastern Ghats, known for its highland farming communities and craft traditions.
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Arunachal Pradesh
West Kameng
Himalayan valleys, Buddhist monasteries and alpine trails on the eastern edge of the country.
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Tripura
Dhalai
Dense forests, waterfalls and indigenous village life away from the state's usual tourist trail.
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Assam
Dhemaji
Braided rivers, wetlands and tea country in the Brahmaputra's northern floodplains.
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Sikkim
East Sikkim
High-altitude lakes and Himalayan viewpoints, best explored through community-run homestays.
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Districts where EIHTAA members operate
Browse our district-wise member directory for hoteliers, homestays and travel agents in each district.
Know a district worth exploring?
If you run a hotel, homestay or travel business in an Eastern India district, join EIHTAA and help put it on the map.