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Information about North East India

Locations

North-East India lie deep in the lap of easternmost Himalayan hills in north-eastern part of India. Connected to rest of India by merely 20 km of wide land (at Siliguri, West Bengal), the North-East India shares over 2,000 km of border with Bhutan, China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

States constituting the North East-India

• Assam
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Manipur
• Nagaland
• Sikkim
• Tripura
  
  

General Information

Total Area :
2, 55168 sq km.

Estimated Population :
40 million. Brahmaputra valley land (of Assam) is the most populated, and houses almost half of population of North-East India.

Religion :
Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity.

Languages Spoken :
Hindi, English, Assamese, Garo, Jaintia, Khasi, Bengali, Mizo, Manipuri, Nagamese, Lepcha, Limboo, Nepali, Bhutia (Sikkimese), Bhutia (Tibetan), and several other local dialects.

Currency :
Indian Rupee (INR).

What To Carry

• Carry all your proper travel documents while touring to North-East India. Check if Restricted Area Permission is required to visit the area you are heading.
• Bring appropriate clothing according to the climate condition of the region. While planning to visit North-East India in winters, you need to bring some winter clothes. In summers, carry light clothes.
• Choose your dress properly before you are traveling to North-Eastern states of India. As tribal population is huge in the region, it is better to bring clothes, which are not very flaunting/western in looks.
• Equip yourself with all necessary amenities like trekking kit, cameras and binoculars.
• Always put a personal first-aid-box in your bag. Some of North-Eastern states are very less populated, and you may not find a doctor at urgent basis. .
• Carry your own communications modes, if possible. Finding a PCO or Internet cafe may be an arduous task. So, it is better to carry your own cellphone and laptop.
• Carrying a tour guide book will work wonder. It will help you gaining heaps of information about the region, which will definitely add delight to your touring experience.
  

What Not To Carry

• Instead of carrying too much cash, it is better to use your cards for any transaction. Though it may not always be a good idea, as shops accepting cards are located only at major towns.
• Do not carry weapon. North-East India is a sensitive area, and carrying a weapon may invite you serious trouble.
• Never carry opened suitcase. As thieving is an often occurrence, you better need to lock it or chain it.
• Do not carry alcohol/drugs inside the premises of religious spots. It might hurt sentiments of locals.
  

Important FAQ about NORTH EAST

• Is North-East India Safe To Travel?
  Yes North is safe to travel, bearing certain destinations.
  
  
• Do a traveler require Special Permit for traveling to North East States of India?
  Indian travellers require ILP to visit Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram & Manipur and Foreigners require RAP (Restricted area permit)/PAP (Protected area permit) to visit places like Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram & Manipur.
  
  
• How long does the RAP/PAP remains valid?
  RAP/PAP remain valid for minimum period of 15days in Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram & Manipur in Arunachal it is valid for 30days.
  
  
• How can RAP /PAP be acquired?
  The permit can be obtained through registered tour operators of North East India.
  
  
• Is pre-travel medical check up is required before traveling to North East India?
  Yes.
  
  
• Is photography allowed in North East India?
  Photography is not allowed in some places (i.e military base, religious place, etc.) where filming is restricted.
  
  
• What to do during any security crisis?
  Contact local police station and your tour operator.
  
  
• How to get day to day information while traveling in North East India?
  Watch TV or read newspaper.
  
  
• Is all the places well connected?
  North East is majorly connected by Air and road ways.
  
  
• Is it to safe to eat and drink outside in North East India?
  Try to eat and drink in a reputed restaurant or bar in North East India.
  
  
• How to book a tour to North East?
  Book a tour with a reputed tour operator.
  
  
• What is the best time to travel to North East?
  November to April is the best time for the tourist to visit North East. Business Traveller can travel to North East throughout the year.