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India/Burma/Thailand is possible
Hi, I got the following email from a friend of mine and thought others might like to know etc
"Thanks for keeping us informed of your travels! It is possible, but costs loads of money. However it is cheaper than crossing China or shipping to Thailand! The only way possible is via an agency, http://www.7daystour.com. Contact somebody called Leonie info_REMOVETHIS_@_ANDTHIS_7daystour.de. But be careful of your language and what you say as all emails are monitored by the military! One has to apply for a special road permit, which they can arrange as they have special contacts in the military. You then present the special permit to the Manipur state government in Calcutta. They then will organise another permit, which allows you to cross Manipur and exit via a town, Moreh. A guide from 7daystour will then meet you at Tamu, across the border. The only way to cross Myanmar is with a guide as you need permission for just about anywhere you wish to go. The section between lake Inle and Kaing Tong cannot be driven by yourself. Instead a professional driver has to take your vehicle, while you fly there. The above road is closed during the monsoon. It takes 2 weeks to cover and can only be done via a set itinerary, so you stay in hotels all the way. It costs us $930/person. It included hotel accommodation, a guided tour of all the touristy places and breakfast each day. If you do decide to go for it, ask for Tin Tun as a guide. He was really great! He even got up at 4:30 in the morning for us and was very flexible. The contact person for the Manipur state office in Calcutta is Mrs Devi Roy and Mr Hari Krishna. Cheers and good luck Peter and Dagmar" http://www.overland2oz.com/ Also after some questions..... "It took us about a week from the time we left Calcutta to the time we got to the Indian/Myanmar border crossing and then another 2 weeks crossing Myanmar. This however included 5 days sight-seeing and the price included all hotel accomodation and a guide." [This message has been edited by dj@roamingyak.org (edited 04 March 2004).] |
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