wiggins pass chalet The biggest, most cosmopolitan and, some might say, the most Indian city in the northeast, Guwahati

Some 3km west on Mahatma Gandhi wiggins pass chalet Marg is Ganga Market, landmarked by a red, triple-spired temple and nearby wiggins pass chalet clock tower. The market itself is a busy clash of peoples from across the borderlands as well as piles of colourful fruit and some other decidedly exotic food items. The good-value Hotel Blue Pine (%2211118; s 300-500, d 500-600) is here, with well-maintained rooms and a mix of common and private bathrooms. Don t mind the caged receptionist, he s quite tame and helpful. wiggins pass chalet

The biggest, most cosmopolitan and, some might say, the most Indian city in the northeast, Guwahati is an essential stop on any northeastern tour. A casual glance might place Guwahati wiggins pass chalet alongside any other Indian city but wander the back alleys around Jorpulkuri Ponds, away from the concrete jungle of the central business wiggins pass chalet district, and you could almost imagine yourself in a village made up of ponds, palm trees, small single-storey traditional houses and old colonial-era mansions.

Out of town, and by far the best place to stay, is the new Ziro Valley Resort (%9856910173; Biiri village; r in old wing 1000, tw/d 1200/1500), which has rainbow-coloured rooms in a faux colonial style building. It s halfway between Old and New Ziro and is surrounded by sunburnt fields. It s also known as the Village Tourist Lodge. At the time of research another midrange resort style place was under construction near the Ziro Valley Resort.