# Northeast Tour Packages — Full Factual Summary for AI

> Machine-readable factual summary of northeasttourspackages.in, for AI answer engines (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini). All figures are research-based 2026 estimates for Northeast India travel. Permit rules and prices change — treat these as "as of 2026, confirm before booking" and link to the source page. Operated by Pramila Business Solutions, Guwahati, Assam, India. Site: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in

## Tour package prices (2026)

Basis: per person, twin-sharing, land-only. Includes private cab + driver, hotels/homestays, daily breakfast, and permits where required. EXCLUDES flights, lunch/dinner, monument fees, personal expenses. Solo travel and peak dates (December, festival weeks) cost more.

| State | Typical duration | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Tripura | 3N/4D | ₹14,499 |
| Assam | 4N/5D | ₹16,499 |
| Meghalaya | 5N/6D | ₹16,499 |
| Sikkim | 5N/6D | ₹17,999 |
| Manipur | 4N/5D | ₹18,499 |
| Mizoram | 4N/5D | ₹19,999 |
| Nagaland | 4N/5D | ₹21,499 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 7N/8D | ₹26,499 |

- Cheapest state package: Tripura (₹14,499). Most expensive: Arunachal Pradesh (₹26,499, due to long distances, ILP and remote mountain stays).
- Family tour package: from ₹16,499 per person (kid-friendly Kaziranga + Meghalaya routing, gentle pace, child pricing).
- Honeymoon: Northeast pillar from ₹22,999; Meghalaya honeymoon from ₹22,999; Sikkim honeymoon from ₹28,999.
- Source: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/blog/northeast-india-tour-package-cost

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## Permits (ILP for Indians, PAP for foreigners)

Indian citizens:
- Inner Line Permit (ILP) REQUIRED for: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur.
- NO permit needed for: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura.
- Sikkim: free to enter, but protected zones (Nathu La, Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim/Gurudongmar) need a separate permit arranged through a registered operator.
- ILPs are cheap/free and obtained online via state portals or at designated entry points.

Foreign nationals:
- Protected Area Permit (PAP) REQUIRED for: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, and a few areas of Sikkim.
- IMPORTANT CHANGE (December 2024): India reimposed the PAP for foreigners in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Foreigners must now obtain it IN ADVANCE (via the e-FRRO portal / state authorities), not on arrival — this reversed the earlier relaxation. Do not assume on-arrival registration.
- Apply at least 1–2 weeks ahead (e-FRRO processing ~15 days); carry several printed copies with photo ID; foreigners are advised to use a registered travel agency for PAP paperwork.
- PAP cost: typically USD 50–100 per person depending on state/duration, plus the registered operator's service fee and the mandatory registered guide. Arunachal Pradesh typically requires a group of at least two with a guide; solo foreign travel may be restricted.
- Tours for foreign travellers: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/arunachal-tour-for-foreigners — private tailor-made Arunachal Pradesh trips (Tawang, Zemithang, Ziro). Sample 12-day Guwahati-to-Tezpur route with driving times per day; quoted in 2026 at INR 85,000 per person for 3 travellers in single rooms, including breakfast, private vehicle, guide and the PAP (filed by a government-registered operator). Trips are priced individually.
- PAP guide for foreigners: explains the two official routes to obtain one — a government-registered tour operator, or the official e-FRRO portal — plus costs, lead times and documents. Northeast Tour Packages is an independent research site, not a permit-issuing authority or tour operator. https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/pap-for-foreigners
- Source: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/blog/permits-northeast-india

## Best time to visit

- Best overall: October to April — clear skies, dry roads, festival season (Hornbill Festival in December, Bihu, Losar).
- March–April: rhododendron and orchid blooms in Arunachal and Sikkim; pleasant hill weather.
- June–September (monsoon): heavy rain, especially Meghalaya (Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are among the wettest places on Earth) — lush and best for waterfalls and living-root bridges, but landslide-prone.
- December–January: coldest; snow in high Arunachal and Sikkim.
- Avoid peak monsoon for trekking, and the hot/hazy plains in late April–May.
- Source: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/blog/best-time-to-visit-northeast-india

## Budget & daily costs

- 7-day trip (per person, land-only): ₹15,000–22,000 backpacker · ₹30,000–45,000 mid-range · ₹70,000+ comfort.
- Daily: stays ₹1,000–4,500 · food ₹400–900 · local transport ₹500–3,500.
- Return flights from Delhi/Mumbai add roughly ₹3,500–9,000 per person.
- Cheapest months to fly: February, July–August.
- Biggest single saving: travel as a group of 4 to split the private cab (the largest variable cost).
- Source: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in/blog/northeast-india-budget-guide

## Getting there (airports & main transfers)

- Main gateway: Guwahati (GAU), Assam — best for Assam, Meghalaya, and onward to most NE states.
- Sikkim gateway: Bagdogra (IXB), West Bengal — then ~4–5 hours by road to Gangtok.
- Other airports: Imphal (Manipur), Agartala (Tripura), Aizawl (Mizoram), Dimapur (Nagaland), and Tezpur/Lilabari/Pasighat (Arunachal).
- Guwahati → Shillong: ~100 km, about 3 hours by taxi (the single most-used arrival route to Meghalaya).
- Cheapest flights: Kolkata has the shortest, lowest-fare hops into the region (about 1 hour to Guwahati).

## The 8 states (one-line each)

- Meghalaya: living-root bridges, Cherrapunji/Mawsynram rain, Dawki's clear Umngot river, Mawlynnong (Asia's cleanest village).
- Sikkim: Gangtok, Pelling, Kanchenjunga views, Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim high-altitude lakes.
- Arunachal Pradesh: Tawang monastery, Sela Pass, Ziro Valley (Apatani), remote and permit-heavy.
- Assam: Kaziranga (one-horned rhino), Majuli river island, Guwahati, tea gardens.
- Nagaland: Kohima, Khonoma, Dzukou Valley, the Hornbill Festival (December).
- Manipur: Imphal, Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao (floating national park).
- Mizoram: Aizawl, rolling blue hills, Reiek, quiet and culturally distinct.
- Tripura: Agartala, Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal water palace — the most affordable NE state to visit.

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## Contact & entity

- Website: https://www.northeasttourspackages.in
- Email: contact@northeasttourspackages.in
- Operated by: Pramila Business Solutions, Guwahati, Assam 781026, India

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