Tamenglong

Tamenglong functions as the district headquarters of the Tamenglong District in the Indian state of Manipur. It can easily be accessible through road transportation system. The entire region of Tamenglong contains hills, mountain ranges and slender valleys. There are small picturesque villages present on the summit of these hills.

Owing to the orogenic movement during the time period of Cretaceous and Eocene, this region was constructed. The rocks that are found here are mostly sandstone, shale and schist. During the monsoon time, this region is very much prone to landslides due to the delicate characteristics of the rocks and the steep slope of the hills.

The terrain of the entire region is rising and falling. All the spectacular characteristics of an undulating landscape are present within this small region. One can get mesmerized with the tumultuous waters, the boisterous waterfalls, the shadowy caves, the magical wild lakes, numerous rocks forming various intriguing shapes, the encircling dense plush green forests and many more wonderful elements of nature. Much of the parts of this region are still untouched.

Many a historical locations are present in and around Tamenglong. Zeilad, Inroujei, Guiphuapjei and Napsaemjei are the names of the four numbers of lakes that are present here. At a distance of 2 Kms from this place, the Barak Waterfall is situated. One should definitely go and visit the lakes as well as the waterfall.

Major Attractions in and Around Tamenglong
1. Zeilad Lake. This lake is actually quite popular for its enchanting beauty, and for the adventure seekers, this destination is a paradise. Here you will be finding a very wide variety of aquatic animals along with the migratory birds. So, for the sake of capturing nature through your lens, don’t forget to take your camera here as well.

2. Tharon Cave. This amazing piece of natural architecture has got around 5 exits along with 34 joints. The proofs suggest that this culture might have been there for a very prolonged period of times. Moreover, you will also be finding the entire map of the 655 m cave at the entrance itself making the navigation part easy for the tourists.

3. The Buning Meadow. The Buning Meadow looks actually quite like a heavenly abode. Here, you will find an amazing blend of flora and fauna. You won’t be able to resist the stunning beauty of this tourist attraction. The best part is that it is one of the best Instagrammable places you will find locally in the region. Hey, did we forget to mention that the other name of this meadow is N-Piulong Valley?

4. River Barak. This river is yet another famous tourist attraction and the beauty of this place is such that you will remember it for a lifetime. It is overall a very bewitching experience to sit near the river and then allowing the cool air to brush through your body. Sitting here feels like experiencing the bliss of nature like never before.

How to Reach Tamenglong
Tamenglong is majorly known for its natural beauty. And travelling here is a decision you won’t regret. It is located at an approximate distance of 2,422, 3,267, 1,523, 3,469 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Here is how you can travel to Tamenglong by the following means of transportation.

By Air. The nearest airport from Tamenglong is Imphal Airport (IMF) situated at a distance of about 150 km. The airport has been well connected with the nearby regions and is considered as the third largest airport in India. Once off the airport, you will need to cover the remaining distance by some means of public transportation available.

By Train. Manipur doesn’t have its own railway station. The nearest railway station is the Dimapur Railway Station situated (approx) 230 km away. It is located on the Lumding-Dibrugarh section serving Dimapur and its nearby regions. After deboarding the train, you can consider taking some means of local transportation to reach your respective destination.

By Road. Tamenglong is well connected with other Indian cities by motorable road networks. Depending upon your convenience and location you can take interstate/private buses to reach here. Cabs are also readily available to Tamenglong from nearby regions. Apart from this, you can also consider self-driving here.