Seven Sisters — which states require a permit?

India's Seven Sisters: which states require a permit and which don't? We set out to find out.

Note: if a state requires a permit, it's mandatory, not optional! Failing to get a permit means a fine of 50 thousand rupees! Yes, 50 thousand rupees. You'll be required to pay it when you try to leave India. Get your permit in advance and avoid the fine.

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1. Arunachal Pradesh (Arunachal Pradesh)

A permit (PAP) is mandatory for all foreign tourists. Information: https://www.mha.gov.in/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap

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2. Manipur (Manipur)

A permit (PAP) is mandatory. Information: https://www.mha.gov.in/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap

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3. Mizoram (Mizoram)

A permit (PAP) is mandatory. Information: https://www.mha.gov.in/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap

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4. Nagaland (Nagaland)

A permit (PAP) is mandatory. Information: https://www.mha.gov.in/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap

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5. Sikkim (Sikkim)

Most of the state requires a permit (PAP/RAP, depending on the area). Getting a permit: https://sikkimtourism.gov.in/Public/TravellerEssentials/PAP

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6. Assam (Assam)

No permit required. Fully open to tourists.

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7. Meghalaya (Meghalaya)

No permit required. Fully open to tourists.