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. == Get in == === By bus === 1 Buses and minivans terminal, Bo Gyoke Road (right outside of Tamu Market). (updated May 2019) 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. == Get around == === 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 1 bicycle shop. == See == == Do == == Buy == ==== Money ==== ATMs at: 1 KBZ Bank, Bo Gyoke Road. (updated May 2019) 2 AYA Bank, Bo Gyoke Road. (updated May 2019) ==== Shopping ==== 3 Tamu Market (တမူစျေး), Bo Gyoke Road (near the bus station). The town market is centrally located. (updated May 2019) == Eat == 1 Lam Ma Taw 3, Bo Gyoke Road (behind Bo Gyoke Park). (updated May 2019) 2 Water Park Restaurant, Bo Gyoke Road. (updated May 2019) == Drink == There are several local beer shops around town where men hang out and watch TV. == Sleep == 1 Power Guesthouse (Power Hotel), Bo Gyoke Road. Seems to have a permit for foreigners. Room is OK and clean. ₹525 (10,500 kyat). (updated May 2019) 2 Shesker Motel. (updated May 2019) == 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.