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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