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Where is it, what is it?
The seven states of North East India (now eight with the inclusion of
Sikkim) are (clockwise) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur,
Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. It is only connected to mainland India by
the 22km wide Siliguri Corridor and is elsewhere bordered by Bhutan, Tibet,
China, Burma (Myanmar) and Bangladesh. Opened to visitors a couple of years
ago, positive moves are now being made to develop tourism.
Permits
Only Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura can be visited without PAP (Protected
Area Permits) or RAP (Restricted Area Permits). Getting them is possible but
not easy for independent travelers though no problem for groups traveling
with an Indian Tour Operator who will do all the paperwork. It is advisable
you take help of a local tour operator in getting this much needed permits
done through in case you plan to travel individually.
Area
Over 250,000 sq km
Population
About 40 million, more then half in Assam.
Currency
Indian Rupees (approx 74/£1 or 47/1$)
English is commonly spoken by all. Other languages spoken are Assamese,
Hindi and about 100 tribal Dialects.
Brief History
The people of the region are a mixture of Aryan and Mongoloid origin, most
of the tribal groups racial origins being visibly those of the peoples of
Tibet, Burma, Thailand and Laos. They consequently have little in common
with the rest of India.
Whilst some of the more accessible regions came under British
Administration under the Raj, much of the region, being covered in mountains
and jungles and home to warring tribal groups such as the notorious 'Naked
Naga' headhunters remained off-limits. Although some tribal people fought
with the British and Indian forces in the decisive battles in Nagaland that
turned back the Japanese in WWII, political unrest continued after Indian
Independence, with head hunting raids persisting in remote areas into the
1960s. The situation was further exacerbated by the Chinese incursion into
Arunachal Pradesh in1962 when they reached as far as Assam, their gateway to
India, before running out of supplies and being pushed back to Chinese
Occupied Tibet.
Throughout this time, the seven states continued to suffer from ethnic
violence and even today, there are still some freedom movements from both
the Bodos of Assam and the Naga people though they no longer seem to receive
much popular support. There are also tribal struggles between the Kukis and
Nagas of Manipur and similar unrest in Tripura. Additionally, there are some
border incursions, particularly from Myanmar and an influx of migrants the
area can ill afford, from Bangladesh and Nepal.
Geography
Apart from Assam, it's all up or down, with almost no flat land! Trapped at
the eastern end of colliding tectonic plates, deluged by monsoon rains,
gouged by great rivers and covered in jungle, travel is not easy! Altitudes
vary from 6800m along the Tibetan border down to less than 100m at Guwahati
on the Brahmaputra River, which cuts through the eastern Himalaya, having
its source at the sacred Mt Kailash in Tibet. Elsewhere, the hills are
mostly around 3 - 4000m in height, divided by steep sided jungle-filled
ravines often 1 - 2000m in depth.
Wildlife
In the numerous National Parks, you will see elephants, one-horned rhinos,
various deer, wild boar, otters and a variety of birds. Tigers, clouded
leopards and snow leopards are also there but very elusive.
Adventure activities
Climbing, trekking, rafting, caving and paragliding.
How to get there:
Gateway to Northeast India is Guwahati which is conveniently connected from
Delhi & Kolkata. Once in Guwahati, you can easily connect to other
north-eastern cities by Air and Road.
Value for money
If you travel with an organised tour you won't actually need to spend
anything as all costs will be included at around £2000 or $ 2800 for 2
weeks, give or take £500 - including your Airfare! If you really do
want to spend some money, beer is about R70 a bottle, meals are incredibly
cheap - and excellent (if you like 'em hot and spicy) and local crafts -
basketwork, weaving, silks, jewellery, tribal artefacts etc are also
inexpensive (rarely more than R1000 unless you want something very special).
Clothing and equipment
Warm woollens for winters (Nov to Feb) and light clothing for the rest of
the season. For Rafting & Caving trips equipments can be supplied by
Ashoka Holidays. Climbing gear is obviously essential if you are heading for
the big Himalayan peaks. A good sleeping bag is invaluable in Arunachal
Pradesh, and a head torch. And if you are going trekking, consider taking a
compact, lightweight tent.
Health
Chloroquine and Proguanil are recommended against malaria though much of
the time you are likely to be over 20000m and malaria free. Water purifiers
are useful, if not essential if drinking from streams. Insect repellents and
after-bite creams are worth considering in jungle terrain. If going above 4
- 5000m take appropriate altitude precautions.
Best time to go
It all depends what you are into. September to April avoids the monsoon and
is the best time for most activities. September is generally the best time
for flowers, following the rains. October - November is harvest time. The
rivers are at their lowest by springtime but still have enough Himalayan
run-off to guarantee a good rafting trip. Festivals happen in all states
throughout the year. The Naga Hornbill Festival in early December is
excellent though no doubt others such as the Buddha Mahotsava Festival in
Tawang in mid October is equally remarkable - or you may just bump into some
traveling troubadour.
For any further information
Contact us at admin@northeastindiadiary.com
Clothing and equipment
Warm woollens for winters (Nov to Feb) and light clothing for the rest of
the season. For Rafting & Caving trips equipments can be supplied by
Ashoka Holidays. Climbing gear is obviously essential if you are heading for
the big Himalayan peaks. A good sleeping bag is invaluable in Arunachal
Pradesh, and a head torch. And if you are going trekking, consider taking a
compact, lightweight tent.
Health
Chloroquine and Proguanil are recommended against malaria though much of
the time you are likely to be over 20000m and malaria free. Water purifiers
are useful, if not essential if drinking from streams. Insect repellents and
after-bite creams are worth considering in jungle terrain. If going above 4
- 5000m take appropriate altitude precautions.
Best time to go
It all depends what you are into. September to April avoids the monsoon and
is the best time for most activities. September is generally the best time
for flowers, following the rains. October - November is harvest time. The
rivers are at their lowest by springtime but still have enough Himalayan
run-off to guarantee a good rafting trip. Festivals happen in all states
throughout the year. The Naga Hornbill Festival in early December is
excellent though no doubt others such as the Buddha Mahotsava Festival in
Tawang in mid October is equally remarkable - or you may just bump into some
traveling troubadour.
For any further information
Contact us at
admin@northeastindiadiary.com
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