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Notes from the road, written by locals.
Practical guides to the Northeast from a team that drives these roads every day: how long things take, what to carry and when to go.
Arunachal5 min read
Bum La Pass and Tawang's restricted spots: permits and local vehicles
How to get the extra permit for Bum La Pass and Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake in Tawang, why only local vehicles are allowed, and how to plan the day.
Meghalaya4 min read
Do you need a permit for Meghalaya? The rules for tourists in 2026
Meghalaya does not need an Inner Line Permit, but there are rules every visitor should know: hotel registration, local guides for treks, no self-drive rentals and a proposed tourist registration.
Assam5 min read
How to book a Kaziranga safari: ranges, timings and season
When Kaziranga's safaris run, which range to pick, morning or afternoon, how to book safely online and what to carry, for jeep and elephant safaris.
Arunachal5 min read
Guwahati to Tawang by road: route, time and the Sela tunnel
How far Tawang is from Guwahati, the route through Bhalukpong, Bomdila and Dirang, where to stop overnight, the Sela tunnel and the permits you need.
Planning5 min read
Best time to visit Northeast India, month by month
When to visit Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal and Nagaland: the dry months, the snow, the monsoon waterfalls, the festivals and when Kaziranga is open.
Planning7 min read
Planning your first trip to Northeast India
Where to start, which permits you need, how long the drives really take and the best season for each state: a first-timer's guide to Northeast India.
Meghalaya6 min read
Shillong travel guide: getting there, when to go and what to see
How to get from Guwahati to Shillong, the best months to visit, the places worth your time and the local habits that catch visitors out.
Meghalaya5 min read
Sohra (Cherrapunji) and Dawki: a two-day plan from Shillong
A simple two-day plan for Sohra's waterfalls and root bridges and Dawki's clear river, with drive times, the best season and what to wear.
Arunachal7 min read
Arunachal Pradesh: things to keep in mind before you go
Inner Line Permits, the road to Tawang over Sela Pass, altitude, weather, cash and network: what to know before a trip to Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam5 min read
Kaziranga National Park: season, safaris and how to get there
When Kaziranga is open, how the jeep safaris work, which range to choose and how long the drive from Guwahati takes.
Guwahati4 min read
Guwahati airport to the city: time, distance and getting a cab
How far Guwahati airport is from the city, how long the drive takes at different times of day, and how to get a cab without haggling or surge pricing.