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"Of landscapes and bazaars"

Thoubal Tourism

A well developed city, Thoubal is a good holiday destination for those looking for a pleasant climate and numerous activities.

Thoubal is almost ideal for trekking, hiking and picnics given the abundance in flora and green landscapes as well as the various facilities available here. This city is most famous for the temples and the numerous water bodies all together making it a pretty much perfect getaway which will strike the right balance of urban and a lesser known destination. Just to add in the environment a dash of activity and vibrancy, are the popular bazaars of the town such as the Ningombam Laxmi Bazaar and Athokpam Bazaar.

Things to do in Thoubal

1. Ikop

Ikop
The Ikop lake is located at an altitude of 772 m above sea level, with a saucer shaped basin and a silted bottom.

2. Khongjom

Khongjom
This historically important place marks the site where Major General Paona along with his soldiers fought against the British invasion, ending in complete British control over Manipur.

3. Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake
This freshwater lake is we known due to the floating biomass. Soil and vegetation as well as the locally known phumdis forms the mass. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is situated nearby.

4. Lousi

Lousi
This lake spreads over an area of 18.64 sq km, featuring a wetland ecosystem. It is a major source of water for the locals.

5. Pumlen

Pumlen
The Pumlen is a freshwater lake and is known as the Pumlen Pa. It spreads over an area of 19 sq km and is covered by phumdis and floating soil and vegetation, similar to the Loktak Lake.

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Nature's Paradise

Thoubal being one of the larger towns of Manipur affects one with an immense pleasure with its offerings. Many lakes dot its surface, and it is surrounded by a few hillocks and hills of small height. Owing to its flora, the district has a diverse variety of trees namely pipal, khok, tera, etc. Bamboos and plantain can be seen all around. The district has a permanent green scenery.

Numerous lakes present in Thoubal tend to give this place a pleasant environment accompanied with some peace. Calmness flows in the air as it is away from all the buzz of the cities. The lakes tend to support a variety of birds which are majorly migratory birds such as partridge, snipe, geese, etc. Some of these come from remote Siberia.

Suggested Itinerary for Thoubal

Day 1: Visit the Loktak lake early in the morning so that you can have a rejuvenating start to your day, you can cherish your morning sitting by the lake and can have the experience of the only floating national park i.e. Keibul Lamjao National Park. After that, you can head straight to Khongjom War Memorial and feel the pride and honor remembering the bravery of the martyrs.

Day 2: You can go to Ikop lake as it would be the perfect time to click some great selfies along the stellar landscape. Once you have enough pictures you can go to the local markets and explore the regional and cultural commodities.

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How to Reach Thoubal

How to Reach Overview

The nearest railway station from Thoubal is Dimapur Railway Station. The closest airport is the Imphal Airport; one can even take a flight to Dimapur Airport that airport is also connected to Thoubal.

How to reach Thoubal by flight

The nearest airport is Dimapur, located at a distance of around 150 km from Thoubal. Air India operates a flight from Delhi to Dimapur. You can hire a taxi to go to Thoubal from the airport, or you can reach Thoubal by fetching a bus which frequently operates on this route.

How to reach Thoubal by road

The distance between Thoubal and Delhi is about 2500 km, and there is no direct connectivity. So a road journey is not advisable.

How to reach Thoubal by train

The nearest railway station is Dimapur Railway Station. From here Thoubal is about 150 km. You can hire a taxi and reach Thoubal.

Local transport in Thoubal

It's a small town and hence people can walk or take cycle rickshaws.

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FAQs on Thoubal

What is famous about Thoubal?

Nature at its best. Numerous lakes and hills. Picturesque Views. Greenery all around. A wide variety of flora.

What is not so good about Thoubal?

Suffers from vagary of monsoon, leading to alternate spells of flood and drought. Prone to abundant rainfall thereby causing the district to be waterlogged.

Who should visit Thoubal?

Thoubal is for all those who love petrichor, the natural fragrance that develops when the rain hits the soil and for the admirers of nature and its components. Best for couples.

What is the best time to visit Thoubal?

Thoubal, on the whole, has a pleasant climate. Rainfall is ample leading to frequent flooding of the low lying areas during the rainy season. The months of March and October are the best months to experience Thoubal.
The cold season lasts from December to February accompanied by light rainfall. The summers are not so humid. March and October are the most pleasant months to visit and cherish Thoubal.

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What is the local food in Thoubal?

Just as the rest of the state Thoubal too has rice, fish and locally grown herbs and roots staple in the zesty and organic cuisine found here. Popular preparations of dried and fermented fish with a strong dash of chilies is a specialty here. Also indulge in Ooti, Eromba, Ngri, kangshoi and a few more local favorites.
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What is the best way to reach Thoubal?

The nearest railway station from Thoubal is Dimapur Railway Station. The closest airport is the Imphal Airport; one can even take a flight to Dimapur Airport that airport is also connected to Thoubal.
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What are the places near Thoubal?

The top places near to Thoubal are Imphal which is 29 km from Thoubal, Chandel which is located 23 km from Thoubal, Shillong which is located 238 km from Thoubal, Kohima which is located 126 km from Thoubal, Kaziranga national park which is located 234 km from Thoubal

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