The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan, other than at Wagah. The FCO advise against all travel to Manipur and against all but essential travel to Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. The FCO advise against all travel to Jammu and Kashmir with the exception of (i) travel within the cities of Jammu and Srinagar, (ii) travel by air to the cities of Jammu and Srinagar, (iii) travel between these two cities on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, and (iv) travel within the region of Ladakh. Please note that the tourist destinations of Phalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg fall within the areas to which the FCO advise against all travel. There is widespread flooding in the states of Assam and Uttar Pradesh. If you’re in or plan to travel to either of these states you should monitor the media and follow the advice of the authorities. There is a danger of widespread flooding in Bihar due to monsoon rains and landslides, which have significantly raised water levels in the Kosi river. The state government has ordered the evacuation of approximately 60,000 people from the northern Bihar districts of Supaul, Saharsa, Khagaria, Madhubani, Madhepura, Araria, Bhagalpur, Purnea and Darbhanga. If you’re in one of these districts you should follow the advice of the authorities. The authorities in Uttarakhand have warned tourists not to travel to the area due to ongoing heavy rains that have caused landslides and may lead to flooding. If you are in, or plan to travel to, Uttarakhand, monitor the media and seek advice from the local authorities. Cyclones and tropical storms are common, particularly off the east coast. You should monitor the progress of approaching storms. There is a high threat from terrorism throughout India. Recent attacks have targeted public places including those visited by foreigners. The Indian government has relaxed the rules on re-entering the country while on a tourist visa. Over 800,000 British nationals visit India every year. Most visits are trouble-free. Before you travel, take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance and read the India specific health information and advice published by the National Travel Health Network and Centre.