5 Creators Putting India’s Most Underrated Region on the Travel Map

For years, Northeast India was reduced to postcards and clichés. Misty hills, a few waterfalls, a line about being “unexplored” and that was it. What most people never saw were the layers: the villages behind the viewpoints, the cultures behind the costumes, the routes locals actually take, and the realities of travelling through the region. That gap is now being filled by creators from the Northeast and those who’ve chosen to travel it deeply. Through reels, long-form YouTube guides, blogs and on-ground travel work, they’re showing how people understand Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and beyond. Not as bucket-list checkboxes, but as living, breathing places.

Here are five creators doing exactly that, each in their own distinct way.

Noshad Ahmed (@wild9sd)

Followers: 25.1K
Based in: Assam

Noshad Ahmed is best known online as Wild9sd or Northeast Noshad and his content feels like a friend quietly handing you the real map. His Instagram is filled with reels and photos from Himalayan passes, valleys, festivals, villages and hidden corners across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and neighbouring states.

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On YouTube, his work goes deeper. Under the Wild9sd banner, he shares detailed travel guides, itineraries and practical videos like step-by-step Tawang trip guides. These aren’t glossy montages. They’re built for people who actually want to go.

What sets Noshad apart is that his work doesn’t stop at content. He is also the co-founder of Wild Hill Adventure, a Northeast-based travel service curating guided local trips to places like Tawang, remote Nagaland villages, offbeat Arunachal circuits and Meghalaya routes. His online storytelling feeds directly into real-world travel experiences, rooted in local knowledge rather than surface tourism.

Krishangi Saikia (@krishangiisaikia)

Followers: 158K
Based in: Guwahati, Assam

Krishangi Saikia’s page sits at the intersection of travel and everyday life. Based in Guwahati, her content blends scenic explorations with personal narratives, making Northeast travel feel approachable rather than intimidating.

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Her reels often spotlight viewpoints, nature escapes and culturally rich spaces across Assam and the wider region. You’ll also find glimpses of Indigenous culture, tribal life and local landscapes, usually framed with context instead of spectacle.

What makes her content resonate is its balance. Alongside travel visuals, she shares lifestyle moments and practical takeaways, from travel ideas to budget-friendly suggestions. This mix attracts not just hardcore travellers, but also followers who want to start exploring closer to home without feeling overwhelmed.

Sakshi Gupta (@thatgirl_sakshi)

Followers: 45.7K
Based in: Arunachal Pradesh-focused travel

Sakshi Gupta’s content carries the energy of someone who wants you to go, but wants you to go prepared. Her feed is built around slow travel across Northeast India, with a strong focus on Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and lesser-known destinations.

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Her reels are upbeat, visual and informative, often highlighting underrated places or breaking down perceptions versus reality of travelling in the Northeast. Group trip highlights, candid travel moments and planning tips appear frequently, making her page especially useful for first-time visitors.

There’s a community-first tone to her content. Instead of presenting herself as an unreachable traveller, Sakshi positions her journey as something followers can realistically plan and experience.

Dkhardalanki (@dkhardalanki)

Followers: 27.7K
Based in: Meghalaya

Dkhardalanki’s page is built for people who chase terrain. Identifying as an adventure lover and traveller, their content focuses on hikes, waterfalls, outdoor trails and dramatic landscapes, primarily across Meghalaya and other Northeast destinations.

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The feed leans heavily into visuals. Reels and photos highlight the raw beauty of nature, often prompting followers to imagine themselves on those paths rather than just watching them on screen.

For audiences interested in adventure travel, offbeat nature spots and scenic exploration, Dkhardalanki’s work captures the physical pull of the region without overexplaining it.

Joydeep Phukan (@thegypsychiring)

Followers: 5.2K
Based in: Assam

Joydeep Phukan, the mind behind The Gypsy Chiring, approaches travel with depth and intention. An anthropologist by training, his work goes beyond visuals to explore culture, history and meaning.

Across Instagram handles like @thegypsychiring and @jpchiring, he shares reels, travel stories and photographs from Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. His blog, thegypsychiring.com, is a rich archive of destination guides, trekking routes, cultural insights, eco-travel reflections and experiential storytelling.

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Joydeep has been featured in publications like Outlook Traveller and The Assam Tribune, and has received travel writing awards, including recognition from Meghalaya Tourism. His YouTube content continues the same narrative-led approach, covering treks, camping, culture and offbeat destinations.

His philosophy is clear: travel should educate as much as it inspires.

Together, these creators are doing more than showcasing scenery. They’re correcting narratives, adding context and making Northeast India feel accessible without flattening its complexity.