State
: Manipur, in the north east of India.Best time to Travel : October to March.
Weather Conditions : The climate of Tamenglong is tropical and sub-tropical.
Location : Tamenglong is located along the western boundary of Manipur, India.
Know Tamenglong in Manipur
Tamenglong is the land of exotic orchids. Tamenglong in Manipur is completely composed of hill ranges and narrow valleys. The hilltops and valley sides are dotted with small hamlets, located at strategic points. The land was believed to have been formed due to orogenic movement during cretaceous and Eocene period. The main rock formations are sandstone, shale, schist. Due to weak and fragile nature of rocks and high gradient of the hill slopes, landslide is a common phenomenon in the whole district in rainy season. Tamenglong district of Manipur is blessed with a topography of irregular undulation. Tamenglong in Manipur has in its small area most of the awesome features that nature mould to a hilly terrain. Turbulent waters, roaring waterfall, pitching dark caves, enchanting lakes of the wilderness, rocks chiseled to wondrous form and yet the thick blanket of dense tropical forest most part of which are still virgin.
Journey to Tamenglong in Manipur
Airport : Imphal Airport, lies 8 km from Imphal city toward south. Imphal connects the place with Guwahati, Delhi, and Calcutta. Indian Airlines connects Imphal with Delhi via Guwahati on a daily basis.
Railhead : Dimapur, 215 km from Imphal, is the nearest railhead for Manipur. Tamenglong HQ can be reached through Roadways from Imphal (State Capital).
Road Transport : Imphal is connected by road with Dimapur by National Highway 39 and Silchar by National Highway 53. Tamenglong HQ can be reached through Roadways from Imphal (State Capital).
Staying in Tamenglong (Manipur)
You may find good number of accommodations at Tamenglong in Manipur. You can also stay at Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, from where you can go for a day trip to Tamenglong. Sightseeing in Tamenglong (Manipur)
The Nature Around
Tamenglong Manipur is blessed with virgin forests, exotic orchids, rare and endangered plants, and wildlife. The forests can be grouped as Tropical-Ever-green forest, Sub-tropical forest and Bamboo brakes. The dense tropical Evergreen Forests are located along both the sides of rivers flowing in the district, varieties of ground flora, creepers, herbs and grasses are found here. These forest are the main source of timbers. Cane brakes are found in and around water bodies. The Sub-tropical forests are found on the highest altitudes. Varieties of orchids are found in this zone of forests. In the degraded forest areas the bamboo brakes are found in plenty.
The Waterfalls at the River Barak
Along the river Barak there are seven waterfalls in series at close range. The picture is at the third step of the waterfall.
Tharon Cave
The famous Tharon cave is located at about 27 kms from the district HQ. The map of the entire cave is engraved and painted on a stone at the main entrance. Archeological excavation of the cave shows affinities with Hobinian culture of North Vietnam.
Zeilad lake
The legendary Zeilad lake at Makoi (Atengba) is associated with a number of pythons, fishes and water birds. There are six other lakes nearby Guiphop Zei, Nrou Zei, Nap-sam Zei etc.
Buning (N-piulong)
The Buning (N-piulong) meadow is located on the western side of the picturesque Tamei town. A number of well-groomed uneven small mounts, numerous glittering brooks are located at the stretch. In the month of June the meadow is coloured with enchanting groud orchids and various wild lilies.
