About East India

"East India" refers to a geographical region of India (Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal) known for its diverse culture, and historically to the powerful East India Company, a British trading firm that became a de facto ruler, paving the way for direct British rule (the Raj) by controlling vast territories and exploiting resources before its dissolution in the 1870s.

The Region (Eastern India)

• States: Includes Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and often Chhattisgarh, plus North East Region.

• Culture: Rich in heritage, with distinct cultures in West Bengal and Odisha (literature, dance, temples) and strong tribal traditions in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

• Geography: Features Bay of Bengal coastlines, fertile plains (Ganges, Brahmaputra), and central plateaus.

In Summary: "East India" can mean the modern Indian region or the historic East India Company, a pivotal force in British colonialism that reshaped India's economy and politics.

Explore East India States with Packages

Chattisgarh

Odisha

West Bengal

Sikkim

Bihar

Assam

Meghalaya

Nagaland