The Outdoor Backpacker
The Outdoor Backpacker
North East India's most passionate travel company — taking you beyond the brochure, into the real heart of the Seven Sisters.
It started in 2016 with a simple belief — that North East India deserved better storytelling. Not cookie-cutter group tours or tourist-trap itineraries, but real, immersive experiences that let travelers connect with the land, the people, and the culture.
The Outdoor Backpacker was born in Guwahati, Assam — right in the heart of the region we love. As locals who have spent years exploring every corner of the Seven Sisters, we built something different: experiential travel that goes offbeat.
From the misty living root bridges of Meghalaya to the high-altitude lakes of Sikkim, the tribal festivals of Nagaland to the Buddhist monasteries of Arunachal — we know these places not as destinations on a map, but as home.
We solve the real frustrations travelers face in Northeast India — so you never have to.
You won't find a fixed group itinerary here. Every trip is built from scratch around your travel style, budget, and dates.
Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland inner-line permits — we handle everything upfront, so there are no last-minute surprises.
No hidden costs, no surprises on arrival. What we quote is what you pay — all-inclusive and clearly itemised.
Our guides are from the communities they represent — Naga guides in Nagaland, Khasi guides in Meghalaya. Real knowledge, real connection.
Something unexpected? Our team is reachable around the clock for the entire duration of your trip.
Plans change. We offer fair cancellation terms and will work with you if you need to reschedule.
Every recommendation comes from genuine local knowledge — not algorithms.
We seek the road less traveled — for those who want real adventures.
We support local communities and ensure tourism benefits the people of NE India.
On safety, quality, or experience. We hold every trip to the same standard we would want ourselves.
"As someone from Assam, I was impressed by how smoothly everything was managed. The Meghalaya trip was perfectly planned and safe."
Ritupan Deka
Guwahati, Assam
"Our Kaziranga and Majuli tour was beautifully arranged. The team was extremely supportive and we felt completely comfortable throughout."
Monalisa Bora
Jorhat, Assam
"Tawang and Arunachal — permits, hotel, transport all handled professionally. One of the best trips we've taken."
Sourav Chatterjee
Kolkata, West Bengal
Tell us your dream trip and we will make it happen — customised, private, and unforgettable.