vail mountain gondola than a geographical area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohi

Forty-five kilometres north of Kohima is the small town of Tuophema, which can make a useful vail mountain gondola overnight stop on the road to Mon if you leave Kohima late in the day. Although the town itself is nothing special, the

REGISTERING ON ARRIVAL IN MANIPUR On arrival vail mountain gondola at Imphal airport vail mountain gondola all foreigners must register vail mountain gondola with the police stationed next to the luggage collection point. You must then register again with the CID at the main police station. In both cases it s a fairly painless affair (assuming your papers are in order). Technically you don t need a local guide if you are just staying in Imphal, but it s highly vail mountain gondola unlikely that any tour company will help you obtain a permit without you agreeing to take one of their guides. A reliable tour company (who can also help obtain permits) to Manipur is Seven Sisters Tourism Services (%2445373; sstourism@redif fmail.com; MG Ave, Imphal). NORTHEAST TRIBAL STATES IMPHAL

than a geographical area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohima (Nagaland) or Silchar (Assam) if you have a guide. Travelling east of Kakching towards the Myanmar border is not permitted.