How to travel overland from India to Mynamar
Since August 2018 it has become now possible to independently travel from India to Myanmar overland. Before, special permits and tour operators were required to cross this remote, rarely trodden land border. It has hence turned out easier and cheaper to move from one country to the other, with the great chance to shift from the Indian subcontinent to the Southeast Asian block. All overland. In addition, you may swiftly and effortlessly get your Myanmar e-visa online:
A ccording to recent media reports, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who also handles the transport department, has said that the bus service between the two countries is likely to begin in April this year.
Apparently, while the first bus from Mandalay will leave on April 7, the first bus from Imphal will leave on April 8. Mandalay-based Shwe Mandalar Express will handle the service on the Myanmar stretch while Imphal-based Seven Sister Holidays will handle the Indian stretch. The border crossing will take place through Tamu (Myanmar)-Moreh (India) towns and the entire journey is expected to be completed in 14 to 16 hours. However, the exact time will depend on the road conditions and the time taken at the immigration offices on both sides of the border.
The Myanmar Times quoted an official of Shwe Mandalar Express Company as saying that a 27-seater luxury bus will be used for the inaugural run.
A former royal capital, Mandalay is the second largest city of the country. It was country’s capital prior to the British annexation of Burma (the former name of Myanmar). Located on the Irrawaddy River, it is known for its monasteries and palaces. The city has also found various mentions in literary compositions. The popular tourist attraction of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Mandalay region.
Below is the common Itiniary from the Indian side to Mynamar side
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1. IMPHAL TO MOREH BY MINIVAN – 106 KM – 3 / 4 HOURS
Still on the Indian side you can catch either a bus or a minivan to reach the last border town called Moreh. Buses depart from the Manipur State Road Transport Corporation bus stand (location below).Start early by 7.30am.
Cost around Rs 450
It will finally drop you near the Moreh bazaar, from where you can easily walk to the border by yourself (Gate 2). Gate 1 is farther than Gate 2.
2. FROM THE BORDER TO TAMU (MYANMAR) – 2.5 KM
3. FBUS FROM TAMU TO MANDALAY – 471 KM – 15 HOURS
Bus Ticket around rs 20000 kyat
Takes around 15-17 hours
Bus arrives in Mandalay-Thiri Mandalar Bus Terminal
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