siliguri – darjeeling – gangtok – pheutsholing – thimpu – punakha – paro – alipurdaur – guwahati – tezpur – dirang – tawang – bhalukpong – kaziranga – majuli – kohima – imphal – aizwal – silchar – mawlynnong – cheerapunji – shillong – alipurdaur – bagdogra

hi sir – planning to explore north east india in the month of june 2018. any chances to see 1 horned rhino during this period as most of the parks will be closed. how will be the condition of the roads as we are few bikers from kerala

Moreover as the region is differrent ( Mostly mongoloids) from mainland India , Indians are ignorant about North East Indians history / culture and beliefs. in 2018 it can be said to be one of the most preffered destination as the area is peaceful. Some places of Wild life Interest are — Manas Wildlife Sanctuary ( Rhino ), Kaziranga National Wildlife Sanctuary ( Rhino / Tiger ), , Pakke Tiger Reserve ( Tiger ), Nameri National Park ( Angling / Water Rafting/ Birding), Dibru Saikhuwa National Park ( Wild horses/ birding) ,Namdhapha Tiger Reserve ( extensive dipterocarp forests ), . Other places of Interest in Assam are Digboi ( 100 years old OIL REFINERY and MUSEUM, Common Weath Cemetry), MAGHERITA ( COAL MUSEUM), PARSHURAM KUND , Dholla-Sadiya Bridge ( 9.25kms) , Sibasagar ( AHOM DAYS PALACES) , Majuli ( Religious ), Nambor ( Hot water Springs / Elephants). Some Places in Arunachal — Mechuka / Pasighat / Allo, Roing/ Mayodia/ Anini, Tezu/ Walong / Kibithu, Miao, Pangsua Pass ( Stillwell Road) , Bomdilaa/ Dirang / Sela/ Tawang so on…

Hi Ed, happy to help!

Christian, I agree as I mentioned in the article? You do not need a guide to get the permits, but as I said, for me it was one of many benefits that the tour company got it and I didn’t have to deal with it.

But you are NOT required to have a guide to obtain the permits, to visit any of the places in north east, it´s gone be a lot easier with a guide, but you can get them on your own, even Arunachal Pradesh, I did it myself with no problem.

He is Monpa and Tawang & surrounding in Arunchal was Tibet at one time. You can read about it here: “Tawang was historically part of Tibet inhabited by the Monpa people” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawang_Town & I said specifically some areas in NE Arunachal don’t have roads yet, because they don’t have proper roads with infrastructure- they are off the approved tourist circuit and in fact it wasn’t my guide who told me that, but a tour guide at a museum about the state.

My tour guide was not a Tibet refugee and your comment is very rude. You are “disappointed how I portrayed” your state, although you admit what I say is true – what makes no sense is that I portray it as a place to visit as it’s a state I loved and have 10+ more positive articles coming about it. They are really honest and portray Arunachal as a place to travel- so I doubt you will enjoy them :)

oh I will be! lots more

Awesome :) I hope you like all the upcoming ones, I have about 12! :)

I’m glad the blog is helping you! :)