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Northeast India travel guides
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Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit 2026: how to apply, fees, and planning Tawang and Ziro
Every Indian visitor needs an Inner Line Permit for Arunachal. Here is how to get the tourist eILP online, what it costs, where it gets checked, and how to plan the road to Tawang and Ziro.
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Sikkim permits 2026: Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, North Sikkim and what you need
Indians need no permit for Gangtok or Pelling, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathula and all of North Sikkim do. What each permit involves, who can go where, and the 2026 status of Lachen and Gurudongmar.
Sikkim · 10 min read
Nagaland travel guide 2026: the ILP online, Kohima, Dzükou Valley and the Hornbill Festival
How to get the Nagaland Inner Line Permit online (now needed for Dimapur too), what it costs, the rules for foreign visitors, and how to plan Kohima, Khonoma, Dzükou and the Hornbill Festival.
Nagaland · 11 min read
Mizoram travel guide 2026: the Inner Line Permit, the new train to Sairang, and where to go
Mizoram's ILP rules changed in 2026 and the railway now reaches Sairang near Aizawl. How to get your permit online or on arrival, the rules for foreigners, and how to plan Aizawl, Reiek, Vantawng and Champhai.
Mizoram · 10 min read
Siliguri to Darjeeling: taxi fare, shared jeep, distance and the best road
Taxi and shared jeep fares, distances and the three roads up the hill. Our local guide to getting from Siliguri, NJP or Bagdogra to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling · 7 min read
Siliguri to Gangtok: shared taxi, cab fare, distance and road status
Shared taxis, SNT buses, private cabs and the NH10. How to get from Siliguri, NJP or Bagdogra up to Gangtok in Sikkim, with this season's fares.
Sikkim · 7 min read
Kaziranga safari guide 2026-27: jeep and elephant safari timings, prices and booking
Jeep and elephant safari timings, prices, ranges and booking for Kaziranga National Park in Assam, updated for the 2026-27 season.
Assam · 8 min read
Darjeeling Travel Guide: Things to Do, Best Time to Visit & Tour Tips
From the toy train and Tiger Hill sunrise to tea gardens and monasteries — everything you need to plan a Darjeeling trip.
Darjeeling · 8 min read
Sikkim Travel Guide: Top Places, Permits & Best Time to Visit
Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, Pelling and North Sikkim — a practical guide to planning your Sikkim trip, including permits.
Sikkim · 8 min read
Meghalaya Travel Guide: Living Root Bridges, Waterfalls & More
Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki and the famous living root bridges — a practical guide to planning your Meghalaya trip.
Meghalaya · 8 min read
Arunachal Pradesh Travel Guide: Tawang, Ziro & Permits Explained
Tawang, Ziro Valley, Sela Pass and the Inner Line Permit — a practical guide to planning your Arunachal Pradesh trip.
Arunachal Pradesh · 9 min read
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