West Bengal
Purulia
Red-earth hills, Chhau dance villages and a landscape still largely untouched by mass tourism.
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District Tourism
Sustainable · Inclusive · Responsible
EIHTAA is committed to promoting the unexplored districts of Eastern India and supporting local communities through responsible and sustainable tourism.
Promote District Tourism
Highlighting hidden gems across Eastern India.
Support Local Communities
Empowering local businesses and creating livelihoods.
Sustainable Tourism
Encouraging responsible travel and conservation.
Training & Development
Skill development and capacity building.
Stronger Together
Uniting hoteliers and travel professionals for growth.
About EIHTAA
Working together to strengthen district tourism
EIHTAA brings hoteliers, travel agents and tourism professionals from across Eastern India onto one platform. Our members share a common purpose: to look beyond the well-travelled circuits and open up the region's districts to responsible, well-planned tourism.
We work closely with local tourism ecosystems — homestays, guides, artisans and small operators — so that the benefits of travel reach the communities who make it possible. Every initiative we support is built around sustainability, cultural respect and long-term value for the districts we work in.
District Tourism
Discover Eastern India's hidden destinations
Explore districts beyond the familiar — discover heritage, nature, culture, wildlife and experiences rooted in local communities.
Odisha
Koraput
Tribal heartland of the Eastern Ghats, known for its highland farming communities and craft traditions.
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Arunachal Pradesh
West Kameng
Himalayan valleys, Buddhist monasteries and alpine trails on the eastern edge of the country.
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Tripura
Dhalai
Dense forests, waterfalls and indigenous village life away from the state's usual tourist trail.
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Assam
Dhemaji
Braided rivers, wetlands and tea country in the Brahmaputra's northern floodplains.
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Sikkim
East Sikkim
High-altitude lakes and Himalayan viewpoints, best explored through community-run homestays.
ExploreWhy It Matters
Why district tourism matters
Discover
Lesser-known destinations that sit outside the well-worn tourist circuits, each with its own landscape, craft and story to tell.
Empower
Local communities gain a direct stake in tourism, through homestays, guiding work and locally owned enterprise.
Preserve
Heritage and culture are documented and kept alive, rather than diluted for the sake of quick visitor turnover.
Protect
Nature and biodiversity are treated as assets to be safeguarded, not backdrops to be consumed.
Create
Local livelihoods grow steadily, giving young people in these districts a reason to build their future at home.
What Awaits
The Eastern India experience
From misty tea gardens to tiger reserves, coastal sunsets to mountain monasteries — Eastern India's districts hold a remarkable range of experience.
Heritage
Centuries of temple architecture and living tradition
Nature
Wildlife
Culture
Food
Rivers
Mountains
What's On
Upcoming events
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14
Oct 2026
District Tourism Roundtable
Kolkata, West Bengal
Members gather to discuss upcoming district tourism circuits and partnership opportunities.
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02
Nov 2026
Sustainable Hospitality Workshop
Siliguri, West Bengal
A hands-on session on responsible operations for hoteliers and homestay owners.
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21
Nov 2026
Travel Agents' Networking Meet
Guwahati, Assam
An evening for members to connect, share district itineraries and build new routes.
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Moments from Eastern India
A glimpse of the districts, people and landscapes EIHTAA works to promote.
Be part of the tourism movement
Join a growing network of hoteliers, travel agents and tourism professionals working together to strengthen district tourism across Eastern India.