Anyone travelled overland from India to Thailand??

Andybonaire · May 19th, 2009, 04:34

Hi Guys, just wondered if this was possible? And if so what was the best route? Any stories would be cool?!

Cheers

camelgirl · May 19th, 2009, 06:01

Unless I'm reading my map wrong (it's happened), you have to go through Bangladesh to Burma and you are not allowed to enter Burma (Myanmar) by land or go through it to Thailand.

machadinha · May 19th, 2009, 06:32

Pff, it's a regular question here, please seach around.

All I know is Myanmar only has an open land border to Thailand, and that is subject to sudden changes, so in case of, er, things not going so well.

There's been talk of some border openings from Myanmar to China, which would only be one-way, I don't know which way. Anyway it's not pertinent to this plan.

So in short: You cannot reasonably travel overland from India to SE Asia no.

machadinha · May 19th, 2009, 06:38

nb What you could do is enter China, then enter SE Asia that way.

You'd need to go all the way to Pakistan in the west & up the Karakoram Highway here (no idea how safe that is at the moment) (and please do note India has no entry points into China); then travel over Tibet (bloody long and arduous way I hear); then enter into SE Asia. The area you need to do this in used to be not at all welcoming to foreigners (by official Chinese decree; i.e., you'd be officially blocked from getting through or even visiting that region. Some would manage though; friends of mine didn't; others did); I don't know what the current deal is. I think it's improved actually.

Anyway I doubt if this is what the OP was asking for; just keeping my i's dotted.

edwardseco · May 19th, 2009, 08:48

Even the Thai entry for Myanmar is reportedly for day tripping, no onward journey I am told. There is a land entry permit to enter (30 days in advance, etc.) but only know of one such case and that wasn't for a cross journey..

machadinha · May 20th, 2009, 14:12

Ah! First time I hear of it, but really don't know about the current deal.

My understanding had so far been the Myanmar-Thai land border is technically open for onwards travel; again subject to sudden closures though (notably another anti-Karen offensive, or against other minorities no doubt, or Thailand closing down on illegal immigration, or whatever).

nb India-Nepal-Tibet-China-SE Asia could be another route of course; never said to be easy either.

http://www.seat61.com/ will have further pointers on it all.

May 19th, 2009, 04:34	#1
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camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 2,037	Unless I'm reading my map wrong (it's happened), you have to go through Bangladesh to Burma and you are not allowed to enter Burma (Myanmar) by land or go through it to Thailand. __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

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machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	Pff, it's a regular question here, please seach around. All I know is Myanmar only has an open land border to Thailand, and that is subject to sudden changes, so in case of, er, things not going so well. There's been talk of some border openings from Myanmar to China, which would only be one-way, I don't know which way. Anyway it's not pertinent to this plan. So in short: You cannot reasonably travel overland from India to SE Asia no. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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May 19th, 2009, 06:38	#4
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	nb What you could do is enter China, then enter SE Asia that way. You'd need to go all the way to Pakistan in the west & up the Karakoram Highway here (no idea how safe that is at the moment) (and please do note India has no entry points into China); then travel over Tibet (bloody long and arduous way I hear); then enter into SE Asia. The area you need to do this in used to be not at all welcoming to foreigners (by official Chinese decree; i.e., you'd be officially blocked from getting through or even visiting that region. Some would manage though; friends of mine didn't; others did); I don't know what the current deal is. I think it's improved actually. Anyway I doubt if this is what the OP was asking for; just keeping my i's dotted.

May 19th, 2009, 08:48	#5
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	Even the Thai entry for Myanmar is reportedly for day tripping, no onward journey I am told. There is a land entry permit to enter (30 days in advance, etc.) but only know of one such case and that wasn't for a cross journey..

May 20th, 2009, 14:12	#6
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,373	Ah! First time I hear of it, but really don't know about the current deal. My understanding had so far been the Myanmar-Thai land border is technically open for onwards travel; again subject to sudden closures though (notably another anti-Karen offensive, or against other minorities no doubt, or Thailand closing down on illegal immigration, or whatever). nb India-Nepal-Tibet-China-SE Asia could be another route of course; never said to be easy either. http://www.seat61.com/ will have further pointers on it all.