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Moreh

At the border of India and Myanmar, this strategically located area is well known for the business units that have sprung up, making it the commercial town of Manipur. It is also known for its natural beauty. Visited by tourists and businessmen alike, Moreh is a strategically important town, located at the Indo-Myanmar border 70 kms away from the Chandel town. It’s a sizable commercial hub in North-Eastern India, bringing in traders from all over the country for cross-border trade. Imphal also lies close by, only 110 km away and those visiting Chandel can easily plan a trip to Imphal as well. With a visa for Myanmar, visitors can go over the border to Tamu, the trade-centre of Myanmar. Moreh is also popular for its shopping arcade at Namphanglong, which sells Chinese and Thai goods at cheap prices, earning it the name of poor man’s Bangkok national stadium shopping arcade. Read More

Tengnoupal

Located 69 kms from Imphal and 20 kms from Chandel town is the hilly town of Tengnoupal. The main tourist spot here is Tengnoupal which provides a bird's eye view of the entire valley of Manipur, from an altitude of 2,500 to 10,000 feet. It is also a popular excursion site for some tourists along with providing a serene atmosphere for others.It is the highest point from where the entire state of Manipur can be observed, including lush and deep valleys. The town is replete with scenic beauty, housing many lakes and tourists frequent it for enjoying moments of solace and silence amidst nature. Rivers Barak and Manipur flow through the town, traversing North to South.The story of Tengnoupal is fragmented with rule and control of different clans and countries. Long ruled by the Pakhanga dynasty, starting from 33 C.E; it was occupied by the Chinese in 1631. In 1942, it was bombed during the World War II by the Japanese. Read More

Yangoupokpi - Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary

Founded in 1989, this wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 185 sq km and is home to multiple species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians as well as fish. This sanctuary is one the nine identified Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Manipur. The IBA is of critical importance for environmental conservationists and bird watchers as it is the only place where the endangered Green Peafowl can still be sighted.It is also one of those rare forests where communities of people live in tandem with nature. Seven forest villages are presently housed in the sanctuary and the villagers are dependent on the natural resources of the forest for their livelihood. The sanctuary is located at the India-Myanmar border, housing a mix of riverian and terrestrial ecosystems. Read More