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India! One of the most recognisable and loved travel destinations in the world, but then again nobody ever explores the North Eastern part of the country, affectionately called the 7 sisters. Growing up I had always heard stories from my father about the years he spent in Assam, the beauty, wild life and cuisine, but never got the opportunity to travel and explore the region myself on account of the Militancy problems they supposedly struggle with or at least that's the reputation the north east has. So in 2017 when I decided it was time for an adventure and I got an opportunity to work in a tea plantation in the jungles of Assam it was a no brainer, that I had to go there and check it out for myself. Leaving Delhi and landing into the jungles in upper Assam the first thing you notice is the pristine environment, 10,000 ft above in the sky as I looked down all I could see was lush greenery, pristine water and what I could only picture what the garden of eden would look like. Once you land you notice the military presence, however what I discovered in my time there was eye opening. The warmth you receive from the locals is unmatched (I'm an Indian and we are known for our hospitality, but I assure you the north east was on a completely different level). It's true that we should never judge a book by its cover, the north east was nothing but loving, beautiful and if you're a humble, kind person the locals will reciprocate in equal or greater measure. Every opportunity I could get I would take my little moped and just ride to explore new routes and places (not something that is advised in the media but having spent a few months there I realized maybe the media isn't doing the place justice) getting to see Elephants and rhinos were a daily occurance, and getting to see a wild black panther drinking water at the banks of the dehing river was a sight I will never forget for the rest of my days. As I explored the picturesque town called Margherita (another surprise you would not expect in the jungles of India is a town called margherita) I found lovely old bakeries and colonial architecture that were reminiscent of the days of the british raj in India. The North East is like a living relic of a bygone era, and I urge anyone reading this to take the plunge and explore the 7 sisters yourself, you will find the most beautiful waterways where waters are as clear as crystal in dowki, or nature's mysteries like a living root bridge that looks like something straight out of a disney movie, Adventure sports in Arunachal Pradesh, or the Tea estates in Assam and west bengal that produce some of the best black tea in the world. I spent a year in the north east and still feel I barely scratched the surface, there is just so much to see and experience. Foodies would have a great time there as well, granted the vast majority of Indians are vegetarian however the north east is paradise for a meat eater (they also have beef there, god bless India's cultural diversity). I could go on and on about the majestic North East, but words will never be the same as witnessing it first hand. I fell in love with the north east and I believe if you love nature, wild life, adventure and mouth watering food, the North Eastern part of India will leave you speechless, in love and counting down the days till your next visit back.