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Tamenglong is a town that is situated in the state of Manipur, in the Tamenglong district. The region is completely made up of hills and the topography makes it an ideal place for engaging in various outdoor activities. The regions surrounding Tamenglong has a phenomenal beauty and this is a must see town when you are visiting the state of Manipur. The town and its surrounding areas are known for its oranges and these are grown comprehensively in the region. One can visit the Tharon Cave, Zeilad Lake, Buning Meadow and the seven waterfalls that are located near the River Barak. There are many virgin forest areas in the region and these are home to many species of exotic animals and birds. Some of the fauna present in the region is unique to the place. One can see certain species of animals and birds such as pheasants, hog deer, wild boars, hyenas, wild dogs and leopards. There have been sightings of tigers in some part of these forests as well. The vegetation in the place can be classified into three different groups and these are ever green forests, bamboo forests and sub tropical forests. There are numerous orchards in the region that have unusual varieties of flowers as well.

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Category : River, Water Fall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 795141

STD Code: 3877

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Tamenglong is the district headquarters of Tamenglong district in the state of Manipur in India. The northeastern block of India comprises seven states, popularly known as seven sisters. Manipur is one of the states, which has been covered with fame and is known in every corner of the globe for its pure and rich cultural heritage also for Sports. Out of the state’s eight districts, Tamenglong is located along the western boundary of the state. Tamenglong is entirely composed of hills, ranges and narrow valleys. The hilltops and valley sides are dotted with small hamlets, located at strategic points. The land was believed to have been formed due to orogenic movement during cretaceous and Eocene period. The main rock formations are sandstone, shale, schist. Due to weak and fragile nature of rocks and high gradient of the hill slopes, landslide is a common phenomenon in the whole district in rainy season. Tamenglong has in its small area most of the awesome features that nature mould to a hilly terrain. Turbulent waters, roaring waterfall, pitching dark caves, enchanting lakes of the wilderness, rocks chiseled to wondrous form and yet the thick blanket of dense tropical forest most part of which are still virgin. Highlighted below are some of the popular places that have attracted a number of tourists round the year.

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By Air : The nearest airport is situated around 8 kilometers from the city of Imphal and this is the best option for those who are arriving by air. There are frequent flights from cities such as Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Aizeal and Silchar. Due to the close proximity and excellent connectivity the Imphal Airport is the best bet for those who are travelling to the region. Most travelers opt for taxis from the city of Imphal to Tamenglong.

By Train : The nearest railway station is located at Dimapur and this is situated at a distance of 215 kilometers from Imphal. It is connected to the city of Kolkata and second class tickets cost around Rs 400.

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Orange Festival ; Venue:  Tamenglong ; Period :  December ; Details:  Mini Stadium at Tamenglong organizes a orange festival. In 2010, it was celebrated in the month of December and continues for 2 days. During this period, a number of competitions are organized and the winners are awarded handsome amount of money.

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