Shillong
One of the finest ethnographic museums in all of Asia, Don Bosco Museum rises seven floors and houses over 17,000 artefacts representing every tribal community of Northeast India. From traditional costumes and weapons to musical instruments and oral history recordings, the collection paints a vivid picture of a region most travellers barely scratch the surface of. The rooftop sky walk has an excellent view of the city as a bonus.
Pick up the printed guide at the entrance — it contextualises the exhibits beautifully and makes the experience far richer than just wandering through.