Embarking on
a journey of India’s remote seven states of the North
East is a tumultuous but rewarding one. Though the
partition in 1947 was greatly responsible for the
regions separation from India, recent years have seen
deep interest in its tourist potential.
Connected by
an infinite chain of Pearly threads, intricate as a
spider’s web, the Northeastern states of Arunachal
Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya,
Tripura offer visitors a rare feast- a kaleidoscopic
fiesta that lures you with its magical richness and
stunning variety. The raw natural beauty, rare orchids
and butterflies, brightly painted monasteries,
challenging rivers, intricately woven tribal shawls,
indigenous sports……….. each one has its own special
message to the traveler as he passes from one state to;
the other.
Spread over
an approximate expanse of 2, 65,000 sq. km. the regions
economy and lives of the people here have been shaped by
the major rivers of the region, the Brahmaputra and the
Barak, the serried ranges of its ancient mountains and
the thick tract of impenetrable jungle.
The North
East’s amazing diversity makes it a holiday-destination
for all seasons. But because of the torrential monsoon
its best to avoid the period June – September. October –
March are the finest months to explore this diversity at
leisure. During peak winter you may have problems
crossing the Sela Pass to Tawang, so opt to travel there
around mid September- November and March- April.
Entry
Formalities :
Restricted Area Permits : Restrictions are in place for entry of Foreign Tourists
to visit some places of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
Restricted
Area Permits for Foreign Tourists can be obtained from
the ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigner’s Regional
Registration Offices and Immigration Offices at airports
at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chief immigration
officer, Chennai. Permits can also be obtained from All
Indian Missions Overseas I.G. police or Home
commissioner of all the above mentioned states.
Foreign tourist will be allowed to visit the above
places for a maximum period of 10 days and in groups of
4 and more. However, married couples can be allowed.
Inner line permits : Inner line permits
for Indian tourists can be obtained from Resident
commissioners and Representatives of the above states at
New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chief immigration
officer, Chennai and at border crossings. For Mizoram,
the permit can be had from the office of the Resident
Commissioner at New Delhi and Liaison Officer based at
Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar.
North
Eastern States :
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the states name for more details...
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