Travel advisory · IndiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of India.The warnings cover only these areas: Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), Kashmir Valley, Manipur, Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha (Orissa), Rural West Bengal, Srinagar–Ladakh road.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
- Kashmir Valley · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy
- Manipur · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
- Bihar · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Chhattisgarh · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy, New Zealand
- Jharkhand · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Odisha (Orissa) · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Rural West Bengal · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Srinagar–Ladakh road · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
Also named by one government: Jammu region (Spain), Tripura (Ireland), Assam border areas with Bangladesh (New Zealand), Border areas of Jammu and Kashmir (Italy), Gulmarg (Italy), Imphal (Ireland), India-Myanmar border (France), Ladakh (Spain), Ladakh border with China (immediate vicinity) (France), Nagaland border areas with Myanmar (New Zealand), Pahalgam (Italy), Rural Andhra Pradesh (Spain), Sonamarg (Italy), Srinagar (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jun 16, 2025 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No warning against the whole country; partial warnings for specific areas (regional advisories) | Oct 14, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Pays relativement sûr dans son ensemble, sous réserve de respecter certaines règles et de tenir compte du risque terroriste (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Arunachal Pradesh
Go for Tawang's high Buddhist monastery, the Apatani rice terraces of Ziro and long mountain roads in northeast India.
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Arunachal Pradesh is an Indian state on the Himalayan edge of the far northeast. It borders Bhutan, China and Myanmar. Its people include more than two dozen major tribal communities, each with its own languages, festivals and village traditions. Compared with the plains of north India, the state has forested hills, deep river valleys and villages often far from the nearest town.
Tawang is the best-known stop: a high-altitude town with a large Buddhist monastery and the mountain roads that lead there. Ziro Valley, home of the Apatani people and their terraced rice fields, is the other common base, and Namdapha National Park in the east suits wildlife and forest trails. Roads are slow and hotels are few outside the main towns, so plan five to seven days and check permit rules before booking, since they change. March to May and October to November have the clearest skies and drier roads. Monsoon rain from June to September brings landslides and road closures.
Arunachal Pradesh in five
- Get a Protected Area Permit earlyForeign visitors need a Protected Area Permit to enter Arunachal Pradesh, on top of an Indian visa. The process takes time, so apply well before you travel and check the current steps with the Ministry of Home Affairs or a registered agent.Visas and entry
- Set up an eSIM before the hillsMobile signal drops away on many roads between towns, so download offline maps in Itanagar before you head out. Keep a backup charger for long drives.Phones and eSIM
- Book a driver for the long roadsDistances are long and mountain roads are slow. The road from Itanagar to Tawang crosses Sela Pass at about 4,170 m and can close under snow in winter.Getting around
- Carry rupees in cashCard machines and ATMs are few outside Itanagar, so bring enough Indian rupees for guesthouses, shared jeeps and small shops.Money and costs
- Pack a warm layer for TawangTawang sits near 3,000 m, and nights stay cold even in spring and autumn. Pack a fleece and a windproof jacket for the monastery visit.
Things to do in Arunachal Pradesh
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Need to know
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Entry
- Indian visa or e-visa, plus a Protected Area Permit for most foreigners Read more
- Emergency
- 112 unified, 100 police, 102 ambulance, 101 fire
- Tipping
- Not expected in most places; small tips for good service are welcome
- Time
- UTC+5:30, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCold, snow passes
- FebruaryCold, snow passes
- MarchBlossom season
- AprilClear, rhododendrons
- MayWarm, pre-monsoon
- JuneMonsoon rains
- JulyMonsoon, landslides
- AugustMonsoon, landslides
- SeptemberRain eases
- OctoberClear skies
- NovemberClear, cold nights
- DecemberCold, snow passes
Right now in Arunachal Pradesh
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 99%
- Wind
- 2 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 93%
Arunachal Pradesh
02:52 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today25°19°93%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Wed27°18°4%Wednesday: Fog. High 27°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Thu28°16°0%Thursday: Fog. High 28°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri28°18°0%Friday: Clear. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat28°18°0%Saturday: Clear. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun29°16°0%Sunday: Clear. High 29°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Mon30°16°0%Monday: Clear. High 30°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 02:47 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Ganga Lakeabout 30 min by road from ItanagarA calm lake on the edge of the capital, good for a slow late afternoon.Read the guide
- Ziroabout 4 to 5 hours by road from ItanagarApatani villages and rice terraces, best seen with a local guide.Read the guide
- Bomdilaabout 5 to 6 hours by road from ItanagarA mountain town on the road to Tawang, with a Buddhist monastery.Read the guide
Before you go to Arunachal Pradesh
Rules for Arunachal Pradesh, checked
- Foreigners need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal Pradesh on top of an Indian visa; check the current process on the FCDO India page.Source
- Do not photograph military sites or border installations, and carry your permit and passport at checkpoints.Source
- Landslides close roads during the monsoon; check road conditions with your driver before you set off each day.
Plan around Arunachal Pradesh
Shared jeeps, hired cars and the roads between towns
Read the guideVisas and entryIndian visa and the Protected Area Permit
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, card limits and daily spend
Read the guideWhere to stayItanagar, Tawang and Ziro base choices
Read the guidePhones and eSIMSignal gaps, offline maps and data in the hills
Read the guideAll Northeast StatesArunachal Pradesh and the states around it
Read the guideArunachal Pradesh FAQ
Do you need a permit to visit Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes, most foreign visitors need a Protected Area Permit on top of an Indian visa. Apply well ahead, since the process takes time.
Which town should you base in?
Itanagar is the capital and the easiest arrival point. Tawang suits monastery visits and high mountain scenery, and Ziro suits valley villages. If you have a week or more, split your nights between two of them.
How many days do you need in Arunachal Pradesh?
Five to seven days covers Itanagar and one more town. Tawang is a long drive from Itanagar, so allow extra days for travel.
When is the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh?
March to May and October to November, when skies are clearer and roads are drier. The monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain and landslides.
Is there mobile signal in Arunachal Pradesh?
Signal is good in Itanagar and weak or patchy on many mountain roads. Download offline maps and carry a backup power bank.
Can you visit Arunachal Pradesh without a car?
Shared jeeps and buses link the main towns, but many villages and monastery roads need a hired car or driver. Arrange one driver for the hill sections.