Major city · Myanmar
Tamu
Stay one night in Tamu if you need to cross the Myanmar‑India border; otherwise skip – a few hours are enough.
Tamu is a small border town of about 44,000 people. It serves as the main crossing to India's Manipur state and has basic accommodation, a market and cheap tuk‑tuk transport. Most travellers only need a few hours unless they are transiting, in which case one night is sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MMK
- Best months
- check
- avoid check
- Airports
- Tamu (TAM) · Imphal (IMPH)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar befor…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Myanmar ↗Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Myanmar ↗The Myanmar e-visa site is the official application route, but approval does not remove the risks in your government's advice.
- Myanmar ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Myanmar before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tamu191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tamu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyTamu is generally safe for day visitors; border checks can cause delays, keep valuables secure and carry a valid visa.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 199 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTAM Tamu Airport (check status; no scheduled service confirmed in sources).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAM Tamu Airport (check status; no scheduled service confirmed in sources) · IMPH Imphal Airport (India, via Moreh border crossing) (check road conditions and border hours before travelling)
Map of Tamu
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Weather and climate
Tamu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable. Tuk‑tuk rides from the border cost about 2,000–3,000 kyat; negotiate price. Bicycle rentals may be available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 6–8 h
Bus or minivan from Bo Gyoke Road terminal
Several daily departures; check the terminal for current times.
Kalay
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Minivan from Bo Gyoke Road terminal
Minivans leave around 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00; fare 4,000–5,000 kyat.Minivans leave around 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM; fare 4,000–5,000 kyat.
Door to door: About 12–14 h
Bus from Bo Gyoke Road terminal
At least two daily buses; long journey, consider an overnight bus.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Power Guesthouse
Basic room, clean, permits foreigners; price ₹525 (≈10,500 kyat).
Shesker Motel
No price listed.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 45,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Tuk‑tuk from border to centre | 2,000–3,000 kyat |
| Power Guesthouse single room | 10,500 kyat |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border formalities can cause delays; have a valid visa.
- Bus schedules are limited; no service on Sundays and public holidays.
- Prices are negotiable; confirm cost before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire and ambulance
- 199
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပေးပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire and ambulance199
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Yangon; other embassies are in Nay Pyi Taw.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Border → town centre tuk‑tuk: ≈2,500 kyat (check)
Say or show
- တဆင့် — Excuse me / Sorry (ta sin)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyei zu tin ba de)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ? — How much is it? (be laut le?)
- အိမ်သာဘယ်မှာလဲ? — Where is the toilet? (ein tha be hma le?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tamu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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