Tamenglong Travel Essentials
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"Manipur’s hill town with waterfalls and exotic orchids"
Tamenglong Tourism
This hilly region is an ideal setting for tourists interested in outdoor holidays. The beauty of this town is unparalleled with the unusual varieties of flora and fauna.
This town of Manipur, known for the oranges grown here is the home to some of the most unique plants and animals. The vibrant forest here provide habitat to hog deers, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas, tigers and many more. A nature lover can have a ball in this beautifully endowed town, with its waterfalls, exotic animals and numerous orchards.
Things to do in Tamenglong
1. Barak Waterfall
There are seven waterfalls in series at close range along the river Barak.
2. Zeilad Lake
This lake is famous for the number of pythons, fish and water birds found here. Large tortoises, ducks, cranes and teals are also seen in this lake. It has a picturesque location atop a hill and has b (Read More)een declared as one of the wildlife sanctuaries in Manipur.
3. Buning meadows
A paradise for nature lovers, this place is coloured with beautiful lilies and orchids all over, complemented by the multitudes of birds and other animals. The brooks that run over only add to the spa (Read More)rkle of the meadows.
4. Tharon Cave
A 655.6 m long cave, this cave can be explored inside out by enthusiasts, with the help of the map drawn outside the cave. It attracts tourists interested in an adventurous experience. It is also spel (Read More)led as the Thaeuluan Cave.
5. Forests nearby
This area is blessed with virgin forests which include rare and endangered plants and wildlife. The wildlife here includes various important birds including pheasants, peafowl, jungle fowls.
6. Local Festivals
Different festivals are closely linked with this region. The important ones are: Gan-Ngai (Dec-Jan in celebration of harvests), Rih-Ngai (the war festival exclusively for males and strangers are not a (Read More)llowed in the village during this festival.
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How to Reach Tamenglong
How to Reach Overview
Tamenglong is well connected by road and can be accessed using private vehivles, buses or taxis. The nearest railway station is Dimapur in Nagaland. Dimapur is connected to Lumding which is connected to other parts of India. The Imphal airport is the nearest and is well connected with frequent flights to Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
Local transport in Tamenglong
It's a small town and hence people can walk on foot or take cycle rickshaws.
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What is the best time to visit Tamenglong?
October to April are the best months to visit Tamenglong as one may want to skip the generous showers and summers which can touch uncomfortable temperatures.
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What is the local food in Tamenglong?
One can enjoy local Manipuri cuisine in Tamenglong, garnished and flavoured with the local and aromatic herbs and roots. A number of prpeparations of fish, chilies and rice are staple her and must be tried. Indulge in popular dishes like Eromba, Kangsoi, Ngri and many more. A number of dishes prepared with bamboo shoots can also be tried here. One will also find places here serving popular Chinese and Continental dishes.
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What is the best way to reach Tamenglong?
Tamenglong is well connected by road and can be accessed using private vehivles, buses or taxis. The nearest railway station is Dimapur in Nagaland. Dimapur is connected to Lumding which is connected to other parts of India. The Imphal airport is the nearest and is well connected with frequent flights to Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati.
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What are the things to do in Tamenglong?
The top things to do in Tamenglong are Barak Waterfall, Zeilad Lake, Buning meadows, Tharon Cave, Forests nearby, Local Festivals. You can see all the places to visit in Tamenglong here
What are the places near Tamenglong?
The top places near to Tamenglong are Imphal which is 49 km from Tamenglong, Shillong which is located 174 km from Tamenglong, Kohima which is located 97 km from Tamenglong, Karimganj which is located 116 km from Tamenglong, Kaziranga national park which is located 179 km from Tamenglong
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