Do's and Don't

Do's

• Loss or theft of any important travel related documents may be reported to the nearest Government of Assam Tourist Office / Police Station / Government of India Tourist Office etc
• For any emergency medical assistance contact hotel or accredited hospital / nursing homes or just CALL 108
• It is recommended that tourists follow local tradition / custom guidelines while visiting religious places
• Money exchange facilities are available in select banks like Standard Chartered Bank (Ambari branch, Guwahati) and State Bank of India (Panbazar branch, Guwahati). Touts are best avoided
• During summers light cotton clothes and during winters light to medium woolen clothes are advisable
• While purchasing packaged drinking water look for the ISI mark. This is a government endorsed quality seal

Don'ts

• Refuse food / drinks offered by unknown people
• Foreign tourists are not allowed to take Indian Currency back home as export of the same is strictly banned

Topography and Climate

The climate of Manipur is largely influenced by the topography of this hilly region which defines the geography of Manipur. Lying 790 meters above sea level, Manipur is wedged between hills on all sides. This northeastern corner of India enjoys a generally amiable climate, though the winters can be a little chilly.The coldest month is January, and the warmest July. The state is drenched in rains from May until mid-October.

Temperature :-
The maximum temperature in the summer months is 32 degree C. In winter the temperature often falls below zero, bringing frost.

Best time to visit :-
The ideal time for tourism in the state, in terms of climate, is from October to February, when the weather remains bright and sunny without the sun being too hot.

Important Information

Entry formalities:-Protected area permit for foreigners

• Foreign Nationals who wish to visit Manipur must submit an application for entry permit in a prescribed application form which can be obtained from the following offices of the Government of Manipur on payment of Rs. 10/- (per form) or by printing the form placed here.

1.	Deputy Secretary Home Department Old Secretariat Imphal:795001	Telephone: 0385-220488
2.	Resident Commissioner New Delhi Manipur Bhawan 2-Dardar Patel Marg New Delhi:110021	Telephones: 011-6870101, 011-6873009 Fax: 011-6111803
3.	Deputy Resident Commissioner Manipur Bhawan 6 Roland Road Calcutta.	Telephone: 033-4758163, 033-4758075 Fax: 4760310
4.	Deputy Resident Commissioner Manipur Bhawan Guwahati	Telephone:0361-540707 Fax: 451968

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