Top Tourist Places In Manipur
Manipur, the land popularly referred to as the
‘Switzerland of India’ is the right tourist destination for nature lovers.
Located in North East India amidst breathtaking blue hills, Manipur is
amazingly soul-captivating. The name in itself means ‘A jeweled land’ and it is
just right that the state was described the ‘Jewel of India’ by Late Jawaharlal
Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. The state is rich in
every sense, be it in the beauty of nature or the culture of the land.
Imphal
Imphal, the capital of the state of Manipur, is in eastern India. It is a small and beautiful picturesque city. Imphal lies in the Valley of Manipur River and is surrounded by the northeastern hills and vast plains of India's. It is also the state's cultural capital with lots of traditional festivals and shows for Manipuri dances arranged at regular intervals.
The city is also handling the modern commerce for the state of Manipur as being one of the most visited parts of the state of Manipur. Various products of Manipuri origin like that of household industries, woven goods, brassware, and bronzeware, are collected from different parts of the state and marketed here in Imphal. Agricultural and electronics industries are also one of the main parts of Imphal's economy.
Once, the home of the royal families of Manipur, Imphal became the Capital of Manipur State under the rule of Britishers in 1826. This small city has witnessed some of the most important battles in Indian history with recent ones being one fought in World War II and the other one being fought between independent India and China.
Ukhrul
Ukhrul District was first marked out as a Sub-Division in 1919 by the then British-India. Later it was upgraded to a District in the year 1969 by the Govt. of India. The District now has 7(seven) Sub-Divisions which are co-terminus with the 8(eight) Development Blocks. The area of the district was 8,200 Sq.Km. according to the CSI Publication 1976. Later Tengnoupal District, now called Chandel District was carved out from this district on 15th July, 1983 and the area of the then Manipur East District was sliced down to 4,544 Sq.Km. and the title of the district was changed into Ukhrul District in 1983.
Ukhrul, a picturesque city is a visual delight. The beauty of nature offers more than just visual delight. It elevates your spirit to a higher plane. You will be mesmerized by the beautiful valleys, hills, waterfalls and streams. In short, Ukhrul is a dream destination if you are a nature lover. Given below are some top destinations in Ukhrul.
Bishnupur
Bishnupur (or Vishnupur) was the capital ofthe Mallabhum kingdom, once the most important Hindu dynasty in Bengal (founded in the 8th century CE and lasting until the early 19th century). Surrounded by old fortifications, the town has more than a dozen terracotta temples. The 16th-century Jor Bangla and stepped Ras Mancha are excellent examples of brick temples of the Bengali style and are covered by ornate terracotta tiles that depict scenes from the Hindu epics. The dhrupad school of music was founded (16-17th cent.) there under royal patronage.
Considered a holy land thanks to the many temples located here, Bishnupur, is one of the most frequented cities in Manipur for both its natural beauty and places of worship. The ancient temples here reflect the rich culture of the land and its architectural excellence. Given below are the leading tourist attractions in Bishnupur.
Thoubal
Thoubal is yet another picturesquedestination in Manipur. Situated amidst hills, the place is perfect for trekking and hiking. Lush greenery, beautiful rivers and lakes make the place a perfect destination for outdoor activities. The local people here enhance the greenery here by planting banyan trees along roadsides and fruit bearing trees in the grounds of their homes. Here are some top destinations in Thoubal.
Chandel
Chandel is the gateway to Myanmar. The geographical significance, however, does not end there. The land is rich in flora and fauna being home to a wide range of species. Rare species of animals and plants are found here that attract tourists in great numbers. Here are some of the tourist destinations in Chandel.
Senapati
Senapati is one of the places in Manipur that preserves its natural beauty with some of its parts still unexplored. It seems the land is specially favored by nature. Hills, streams, gorges and rivers, you just name it, the land has it. With 80% of the land covered by dense forests, you can naturally expect it to possess a wide range of plants and animals. Given below are some top destinations in Senapati.
Tamenglong
Very much like Chandel, Tamenglong, popularly referred to as the ‘Land of Hornbill’ is rich in flora and fauna. Unexplored forests, rare species of plants, animals and birds, the land is sure to captivate your soul. With lakes, rivers and waterfalls, Tamenglong makes a perfect dream spot. Here are the leading destinations you should not miss on your tour to Tamenglong.
Churachandpur
Churachandpur town is located in the Churachandpur district in Manipur. Churachandpur is the largest district in Manipur. The headquarter of the district is located in Churachanpur. It is the second largest town of Manipur after Imphal and also the rapidly growing town in Manipur. Locally, Churachandpur is known as Lamka. Agriculture is the main mode of living of the people. People are also engaged in handloom and handicraft.
The name of Churachandpur comes after Maharaja Churachand Singh. Churachandpur was a mosquito-infested village before World War II. It was on the west bank ofthe Tuitha river. The indigenous tribes depended on jhum cultivation. They lived on the hills surrounding the Churachandpur valley. The tribes avoided the malaria affected valley. Wet rice cultivation was introduced in the valley during the War period. Agricultural system was shifted from Jhum to paddy plough in the 1990s.
With the division of labour a new tribal middle class developed. Churachandpur now expanded towards the west bank of Tuitha river. Tuitha means goodriver. After the War Lamka witnessed rapid development. Suangpi was made one of the sub divisional headquarters. In 1921 a colonial interpreter named Suangpi as Churachandpur. The tribal traders and the entrepreneurs at Lamka along with Christian missionaries gave birth to the present Lamka town.
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