Sharing a border with China, the cuisine of Arunachal Pradesh is highly influenced by Nepal and Tibet, the staple foods being rice, fish, meat, and vegetables. The northeastern state of Assam is world famous for its tea plantations, wild animals, and silk. Known as the Scotland of the east during colonial times, the beautiful state of Meghalaya, also known as the ‘abode of the clouds’ is known for its spicy tribal cuisine.