One of the most common questions we hear is whether the North East is safe. The honest answer: for tourists, it is generally very safe and famously welcoming.
A warm region
The states popular with travellers — Sikkim, Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland — are known for low crime and warm hospitality. Sikkim is among India's safest states.
Sensible precautions
As anywhere, travel with a reputable operator, keep to advised areas, respect local sentiment and check current advisories for any border-sensitive zones.
- Popular states are very safe
- Sikkim ranks among India's safest
- Travel with a reputable operator
- Respect local customs
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