Tamu

Tamu is a town of 44,000 people (2014) in Northern Myanmar near the border with the eastern Indian state of Manipur. Tamu is something of a transport hub for cross-border traffic to India, being just across the border from Moreh. It is also an important commercial town serving Moreh.

Understand
Tamu is the border town and gateway to India's Manipur state, opposite of Moreh on the Indian side. It is also a hub for smuggled goods from Thailand and China which are transported to India. The town is mainly populated by the Burmese, Chin ethnic people, and many others from throughout the country.

It is on the alignment of a proposed railway connecting the two countries.

By bus


As of May 2019, there are several daily connections by minivan and bus between Tamu and Mandalay. Between Tamu and Yangon there are at least two daily buses. Also, Kalay has several daily connections to/from Tamu.

To Moreh
State buses from the Manipur State Transport Bus Terminal in Imphal depart at 06:30, at 07:00 and at 13:00 to Moreh.

On foot
The center of Tamu is walkable.

By tuk-tuk
A trip between the border and the center seems about 2,000-3,000 kyat, but probably cheaper depending on your negotiation skills.

By bicycle
You might be able to rent a bicycle at the.

Money
ATMs at:

Drink
There are several local beer shops around town where men hang out and watch TV.

Go next
Regular buses exist to:
 * Mandalay
 * Yangon
 * Kalay – About 130 km south of Tamu. Minivans for Kalay leave around 07:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00, for 4,000-5,000 kyat.