chalet bamboo Of the various Adi villages around Along, Kabu (2km north of Along) is the best known and most easil

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Of the various Adi villages around Along, Kabu (2km north of Along) is the best known and most easily accessible. Before entering the village you must seek permission from the headman (who often demands a 500 fee). As well as admiring the spectacular longhouse architecture that is a hallmark of all Adi villages don t miss the terrifying cable-trussed but bamboo-decked wobbly suspension bridge over the river. Fortunately for vertigo sufferers a modern metal bridge has just been completed, which makes crossing the river slightly less sickening. chalet bamboo It remains to be seen if the old bridge will be maintained or not. There are further chalet bamboo interesting, and less visited, Adi villages on the road to Pasighat, but whichever chalet bamboo village you visit be discreet with cameras as the locals aren t at all keen on them.

REGISTERING ON ARRIVAL IN MANIPUR On arrival at Imphal airport all foreigners must register chalet bamboo with the police chalet bamboo 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 chalet bamboo 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