I have just been to Assam (Guwahati, Tezpur and Kaziranga) and Meghalaya (Shillong and Cheerapunji) last month for vacations. You don't need any permits atleast in these two states. Really amazing and beautiful places esp. Elephant ride in the Kaziranga National Park and Shillong/Cheerapunji are amazing. Highly recomended if any of you are planning a vacation. I am thinking of going to either Sikkim or Arunachal for next year vacations.
Permits for North East India Tourists
* June 1, 2010 8:10 pm
Travel to the seven sister states of North East India by foreigners or
Indians can be limited and requires the use of permits in some states. Ethnic issues as well as the sensitive nature and proximity to the borders of China, Bhutan, and Myanmar deems this necessary.
A similar permit is needed for travel along the eastern border of Himachal Pradesh and Tibet, however, with fewer limitations. Below is what tourists need to know by state:
Arunachal Pradesh
Government policy has opted for certain safety measures to allow for a gradual cultural interaction and influence in the state that is comparatively new in the field without hurting traditional values and degrading the states pristine beauty. Arunachal Tourism
Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit. This is available from any Government of Arunachal Pradesh office.
Foreign tourists can visit in a group of two or more persons as against the earlier requirement of four or more persons. The stay permit for foreign visitors has also been extended to 30 days from the earlier permit of 10 days.
Foreign Tourists intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require a Restricted Area Permit. Foreign tourists will have to pay US$ 50 per head to Government of Arunachal Pradesh and application for RAP should be applied through a local approved tour operator for maximum results. Foreigners can also obtain the Restricted Area Permit from the following locations:
All India Missions abroad,
All Foreigners Regional Registration Officers (FRROs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
Chief Immigration Officers, Chennai
Home Ministry, Govt. of India
Home Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar
Assam
No entry permits are required for Indians or Foreigners
Manipur
Indian tourists visiting Manipur via Dimapur/Kohima require a Manipur Inner Line Permit to pass through Nagaland, valid for 10 days. This is available from any Nagaland House, or Government of Nagaland office.
Foreign tourists require a Protected Area Permit (PAP), and must travel in groups of four or more people, or a married couple. Duration of stay is limited to 10 days, and only select areas may be visited including: Imphal, Loktak Lake, Moirang INA Memorial, Keibul Lamjao Deer Sanctuary, Waithou Lake, and Khongjom War Memorial.
Apply for the PAP at least 4 weeks in advance of your visit. For best results, send your application to:
Delhi Manipur Bhawan (2 Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi. Ph: +91 11 6870101
There is an application fee of Rs 10 unless you print the included form above. If an application is approved, a fee of Rs 1500 will be imposed. Any extension of the period of the permit requires the payment of an additional fee to be decided by the state government. Foreigners associated with Government projects will be given permit for full period of the work.
Meghalaya
No entry permits are required for Indians or Foreigners
Mizoram
Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit. The application is to be presented in person with two passport size photographs to any of the Liaison Officers posted in Mizoram Houses in selected cities and towns. However, tourists arriving by flight may obtain permit at Lengpui Airport, Aizawl.
Foreign tourists traveling in groups of 4 or more persons require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) which can be obtained from the Government of Mizoram through Liaison Officers posted at New Delhi, Kolkata & Guwahati. For less than 4 persons, RAP has to be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. For best results, apply for the RAP at:
Delhi Mizoram House (Circular Road, Chankyapuri, New Delhi. Ph: +91 11 3016408. +91 11 6440954
RAPs are valid for 10 days and allow access to limited areas only.
Nagaland
Indian tourists need an Inner Line Permit. This is available from any Nagaland House, or Government of Nagaland office at a cost or Rs 6 per applicant.
Foreign tourists should travel in a minimum group of four people and they require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) / Protected Area Permit (PAP) to enter Nagaland. They are allowed to visit all 11 district headquarters and specified places with this permit, which is valid for 10 days, with an option to extend for up to a month. For best results, apply for the permit at:
Nagaland House in Delhi (29 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi. Ph: +91 11 23012296
Tripura
No entry permits are required for Indians or Foreigners
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