Rice of the North East: Red Rice, Joha & Sticky Rice

Rice is the soul of North East meals — Bhutanese red rice, Assam's aromatic joha and the hills' sticky varieties.

Why it matters

For food-curious travellers, this is one of the most rewarding ways to understand North East India — its ingredients tell the story of the land and its communities.

How to experience it

• Eat at homestays and local kitchens
• Visit weekly markets for the freshest produce
• Ask us to add food experiences to any itinerary

TripTrix Voyages is a specialist North East DMC — net rates on request for the trade.