Permit Rules for North East - 2011

There are 7 North-Eastern states - which is a hidden treasure of India. Unfortunately Indian Govt always treat them as a step son. They are:

Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim.

Assam & Meghalaya you do not need any permit.

Nagaland had done away with permit in 2011:

http://www.tourismnagaland.com/Queries/EntryForma.html But, I read somewhere, it was done on experimental basis, I am not sure if they will impose it again in 2012. (This rule is applicable only for foreigners)

Sikkim: you would need permit - this can be obtained from Sikkim House in Kolkata near Maidan Metro/Under ground train station

http://www.sikkimtourism.travel/Webforms/General/Essential%20Information/Entry.aspx.

Mizoram you would need to obtain permit - if you are traveling in group of at least 4 person you can obtain it from Kolkata, if you are alone you must obtain it from Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi:

http://mizotourism.nic.in/entryformal.htm

Arunachal Pradesh: Yes you do need a permit.

http://www.arunachaltourism.com/entry.php

Manipur is a disturbed place at the moment.

In my opinion it is better to get the permit from Delhi.

(Contributed by CS Arghya Bhattacharya from Kolkata)

To know more see my frind's blog : http://thetravellust.com/category/1-by-countries/india-countries-i-have-been/northeast-of-india/nagaland-northeast-india-countries-i-have-been-countries-i-have-been/