Northeast's most unique markets

Ima Keithel, Manipur A market where Manipuri mothers or Imas dominate the business scene, selling different kinds of food, handicrafts and various other day-to-day household items in this supposedly 16th century market area. The USP of this market – Only women sellers allowed.

Jonbeel Mela, Assam A rarest of the rarest festival and a unique market system held once a in a year in Assam's Jonbeel where tribes like Karbi, Khasi, Tiwa and Jayantia come down from the hills to exchange merchandise. This is the only existing market where the ancient barter system is still in prevelance

Jalukie market area, Nagaland This unique market in Nagaland's Peren district makes for a fun tour for adventure lovers as one can see things hopping out of baskets, up for sale. Don't believe? This market is famous for selling live frogs, worms, snails, eaten as delicacy in Naga cuisine

Bang Market, Tripura This buzzling market is full of life with products ranging from food items to locally manufactured cane and bamboo items available here. Best place to grab some unique rural stuffs as soveneirs 

Teesta Market, Sikkim Set up along the banks of River Teesta, the Teesta market is a bustling market town that gives visitors the glimpse of the gurgling Great River Rangeet meeting Teesta, enthralling the minds of many. 

Farmers market, Manipur The farmers market in Manipur's Khumji village is a rural escape where travellers wishing to buy fresh farm produce can hop onto a local transport and reach the market area

Naga Bazaar, Nagaland The Naga Bazaar in Nagaland's Kohima is famous for selling livestock and wide variety of traditional Naga equipment and artefacts. 
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