Largely untouched by tourism, Northeast India really offers the chance to experience travel without the tourists. Footprint's 2nd edition Northeast India Handbook provides travellers with all the know-how for navigating their way around this lesser-known region. From the icy peaks of the Himalaya to the warm waters of the Andaman sea, Footprint's fully updated 2nd edition Northeast India will help travellers expect the unexpected from this little-known and relatively untouched region. Whether it's discovering the temples of Orissa, sipping tea in Darjeeling, entering political debate in Kolkata, marvelling at the bathers in Varanasi or simply delighting at the wonderful wildlife and beauty of Sikkim; this guidebook offers all this and more. Travellers will have all the know-how about making the most of their trip and really experience travel off the beaten track. Everything you need to know about Northeast India's rich and diverse cultural heritage Includes the exotic Andaman and Nicobar Islands Detailed coverage of the famous religious city of Varanasi Great mapping to help you navigate your way round