Northeast India travel guides

Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit (ILP) Guide for Tourists

How Indian tourists apply for the Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit online, what it costs, how long it lasts, and what foreigners need instead.

Guwahati to Tawang Road Guide: Sela Pass, Jaswant Garh and Bumla

A road guide to the Guwahati to Tawang corridor: stops, Sela Pass and tunnel, Jaswant Garh, Bumla Pass permits, altitude, snow and acclimatisation.

Mechuka Valley Travel Guide: Route, Permits, Season and Sights

Plan a trip to Mechuka in Shi Yomi, Arunachal Pradesh: the road via Aalo, permits, best months, monastery, Siyom river and practical tips.

The Complete Guide to Tawang by Road from Guwahati

The road from Guwahati to Tawang is one of India’s greatest drives, through tea gardens, jungle foothills, mountain passes at 13,700 feet, and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Here is everything you need to plan it properly: the best time to go, the route, permits, what to pack, and the stops you must not miss.

Ziro Valley Travel Guide: Apatani Culture, Festival and Routes

Plan a trip to Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh: Apatani culture, paddy-fish farming, the music festival, best months, permits and how to reach from Guwahati.

Assam

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Assam Tea Tourism Guide: Estates, Bungalow Stays and Best Months

How to plan a visit to Assam tea estates: where to go around Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, when tea is plucked and what to know about heritage bungalows.

Guwahati 3 Day Itinerary: Kamakhya, Brahmaputra, Museum and Sualkuchi

A practical 3 day Guwahati plan covering Kamakhya temple, Umananda island, a Brahmaputra cruise, the Assam State Museum and a Sualkuchi silk day trip.

Kaziranga National Park: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Safari

Home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinoceroses, Kaziranga is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. This guide covers the best safari ranges, timings, elephant vs jeep safari, what to expect, and how to get there from Guwahati without the stress.

Majuli Island Travel Guide: Satras, Ferry and Best Time to Visit

How to reach Majuli from Jorhat by ferry, which satras and mask-making villages to visit, the best months to go and what to check before you travel.

Manas National Park Guide: Safari, Ranges, Season and How to Reach

Plan a visit to Manas National Park in Assam: Bansbari and Bhuyanpara ranges, safari slots, season, how to get there from Guwahati and what to check.

Monuments at Sivasagar: The Ahom Kingdom’s Legacy

Rang Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Shiva Dol and Charaideo Maidam, a guide to the extraordinary 17th and 18th century monuments of the Ahom Kingdom’s ancient capital.

Manipur

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Manipur

Imphal and Ukhrul Travel Guide: Sights, ILP and Current Advisories

Imphal sights, Ukhrul and Shirui lily season, the Manipur Inner Line Permit, and a cited, calm summary of official travel advisories as of October 2026.

Manipur

Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park: Visitor Guide

Loktak Lake, its floating phumdis and the sangai deer of Keibul Lamjao National Park: access from Imphal, Moirang, and a note on current advisories.

Meghalaya

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Best Time to Visit Meghalaya: Season-by-Season Guide

When is Dawki clearest? When are the waterfalls most dramatic? A complete season-by-season guide to Meghalaya covering Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki and Mawlynnong.

Dawki and Mawlynnong Travel Guide: Umngot River, Border and Village

Plan a trip to Dawki, the Umngot river and Mawlynnong village: distances from Shillong and Guwahati, best months, the Sunday rule, boating and border etiquette.

Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Nongriat, Riwai and How to Visit

How to visit Meghalaya's living root bridges: the Nongriat double-decker trek from Tyrna, the Mawlynnong area bridges, best months, guides and etiquette.

Meghalaya Caves Guide: Mawsmai, Mawmluh and Krem Liat Prah

Which Meghalaya caves can visitors enter, which need a guide, the best months, safety rules, and why Mawmluh and Krem Liat Prah matter to science and caving.

Shillong 3-Day Itinerary: Sights, Food and Day Trips

A practical 3-day Shillong plan: Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum, Umiam Lake, Laitlum and Mawphlang, plus food and the road from Guwahati.

Mizoram

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Mizoram

Aizawl, Reiek and Champhai Travel Guide: Permit, Routes and Sights

Plan a Mizoram trip to Aizawl, Reiek, Champhai and Dampa: the Inner Line Permit, how to reach from Guwahati, best months, food and border rules.

Mizoram

Mizoram Inner Line Permit (ILP) Guide for Tourists

How to get a Mizoram Inner Line Permit as an Indian visitor, where it is issued, how long it lasts, and what foreign nationals need to know.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

Hornbill Festival 2026 Guide: Dates, Tickets, Permits, How to Reach

Plan the Hornbill Festival at Kisama near Kohima: 2026 dates, tickets, Inner Line Permit, how to reach from Guwahati and Dimapur, and what to book early.

Nagaland

Khonoma and Mon Nagaland Guide: Angami and Konyak Villages

How to visit Khonoma, the Angami green village near Kohima, and Mon, home of the Konyak: access, Longwa, Aoleang festival, permits and respectful travel.

Nagaland

Kohima and Dzukou Valley: War Cemetery, Trek Routes and Season

A practical guide to Kohima's WWII history and the Dzukou Valley trek: Viswema and Zakhama routes, best months, permits, access and what to carry.

Tripura

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Tripura

Agartala Travel Guide: Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal and Day Trips

Plan a visit to Agartala, Tripura: Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal on Rudrasagar Lake, Sepahijala, Tripura Sundari temple, plus how to reach the city.

Tripura

Unakoti and Jampui Hills, Tripura: Travel Guide and How to Reach

How to visit Unakoti's rock carvings and the Jampui Hills in North Tripura: distances from Agartala, best months, orange season, permits and a sample route.

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Electric vehicles

Can You Do an EV Road Trip in Northeast India? Charging Reality

A practical look at whether an electric car road trip in Northeast India works in 2026: charger numbers, hill range, which routes suit EVs and how to plan.

EV Charging in Guwahati and on the Guwahati to Shillong Road

What is verified about EV charging in Guwahati, Shillong and the NH 6 route in 2026, the operators active, what is not confirmed and how to plan your stops.

EV Policies in Northeast India: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and More

A dated summary of EV incentives and charging rules in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and other Northeast states, plus PM E-DRIVE, as of October 2026.

Electric vs Petrol or Diesel Car Hire for Northeast India Trips

A neutral comparison of electric and petrol or diesel hire cars for Northeast India: charging, hill range, cold, monsoon roads and which suits which trip.

Travel tips

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Best Time to Visit Northeast India: Month by Month Guide

A month by month guide to Northeast India weather, monsoon, snow, wildlife seasons and festivals, with the best months for each state, as of October 2026.

How to Reach Northeast India: Flights, Trains and Roads via Guwahati

How to reach Northeast India by air, rail and road, why Guwahati is the main gateway, and which airports serve Imphal, Aizawl, Agartala, Dimapur and Dibrugarh.

Northeast India 7 to 10 Day Itineraries from Guwahati by Road

Two realistic road itineraries from Guwahati, a 7 day Assam and Meghalaya loop and a 10 day Tawang and Kaziranga route, with distances, permits and seasons.

Northeast India Permits Explained: ILP, PAP and RAP by State

Which Northeast India states need an Inner Line Permit, who needs a Protected or Restricted Area Permit, and how to apply, as of October 2026.

Northeast India Road Conditions and Monsoon Driving Guide

What to expect on Northeast India's highways: key national highways, monsoon landslides and floods, night driving, network coverage and how to plan safely.