12 Northeast India Hidden Gems Worth Discovering

10. Dzuleke — Sunrise terraces and postcard ridge views

Dzuleke is a ridge-top village that offers dramatic sunrise views and quiet terraces sculpted by local farming. The village is framed by distant mountains and clouds that often sit lower than the ridge, delivering memorable early-morning light. Local homestays let you share evening meals and stories with hosts who still rely on traditional farming practices. Roads are winding and basic, so travel times can be long, but that’s part of the charm: arriving feels like opening a personal photo album of village life. Visitors should be mindful of local customs, always asking before photographing people or private spaces. Dzuleke’s true highlight is the slow dawn when the ridge warms up and smoke from chulahs mixes with sunrise rays—simple scenes that linger longer than a single image.