We talk to Raj Basu, popularly known as the Tourism Gandhi of the North East, about his movement of sustainable rural tourism in the North East India. A fascinating story teller, Raj walks us through the rich history of the region, which he calls the Gateway of India into Asia. He gives a vivid description of immersive tourism, where the traveller should forgo his/her city ego, and immerse into the deep roots of rural tourism, including homestays, wildlife and trekkings. We conclude with some must do places to go and essential cross border experiences in this vast region.