Tamenglong

Tamenglong in Manipur has some of the beautiful features presented by nature. The places is characterized by waterfalls, unexplored caves, tropical forests and natural beauty.

 

HOW TO REACH

By Air:– The nearest airport is located in Imphal.

By Rail: -The nearest railway station is in Daotuhaja railway station at a distance of 49 kms away. Another railhead is located in Dimapur at a distance of 215 kms.

By Road: -Tamenglong is situated around 49 kms from state capital Imphal. The National Highway 53 passes through this district.

 

Khoudong waterfall:-

Khoudong waterfallThere are around seven waterfalls located in this district along the Barak River. Khoudong waterfall is one of them where one can see blue greenish water cascading from the top hills.
One can also catch a glimpse of deer or monkey of one is lucky. This place is famous for river rafting and picnicking.

 

 

 

 

Tharon Cave:-

tharon caveTharon caveThis cave is located around 27 kms from Tamenglong. It is also spelled as ‘Thaeuluan Cave’.The cave is 655.6 meters in length and features 34 joints and five exits. Archaeological excavations in this site have revealed
specimens related to Hobinian culture of North Vietnam. The map of the entire cave lies engraved in stone in its main entrance.

 

 

 

Zeilad Lake:-

-Zeilad Lake-1The Zeilad Lake located in Makoi on the west bank of the Barak River in Tamenglong is a habitat of a number of birds, fishes and pythons.
There are around six lakes in the vicinity of this lake namely Guiphop Zei, Nirou Zei, and Nap-sam Zei. The lake is located in a high platform above a hill.
This legendary lake is recalled in many Naga myths. The lake is associated with Zeliangrong community in a legend which states that Haipou Jadonang sitting on a white elephant descended on the Zeilad Lake to get a medicine of immortality. One can also see a large number of migratory birds in this lake.

 

 

Kadai Ching:-

Kadai ChingThis mountain is located about 1 km from the Tamenglong town and is a landmark of the town. There is a cross atop the mountain which was erected by the churches of the Tamenglog town and serves as a prayer center for the people. One can have a panoramic glimpse of the Tamenglong town from the top of this mountain.

 

 

 

SHOPPING:-
Good and small shopping mall are available in  Tamenglong.

 

FOOD:-
Typical Manipuri dishes like Eromba which is basically vegetables and potatoes bolied with a lot of red chillies or Umorok with fermented fish, dry fish and mashed together. Singju is a Manipuri salad, Chamthong or Kanhshoi is a stew with fish, Morok Metpa is a coarse-paste prepared with green or dry chillies. One should also try the delicious pork curries and preparation of Bamboo shoots. Sekmai is a traditional brew makde from rice. And Mujikul is another local drink.внутренняя поисковая оптимизация

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