Abstract: “In the present day tourism has become a significant economic force in creating varied avenues in the sectors like transport, communication, food and allied services etc to attract investment in this sector and world Tourism organization (WTO) has forcasted that by 2020 tourism will be the largest industry in the world . North East India , comprising of eight states of the country includes people of different ethnic origin living together synthesising different ethnic and cultural entity for a tourist to cherish as a treasure. The rich natural beauty , exotic flora and fauna , serve as invaluable resources for the development of tourism in all the states of the region . In this age of globalization , people have begun to travel to make use of a wide variety of alternatives that bring satisfaction and healthy living . Travelling is no longer confined only to leisure and recreational activities but people have started exploring new avenues for better medical care at an affordable rate . T”

Keywords: Medical, Tourism , Development, North East, Ayurvedic , Healthcare .