Tour to Tamenglong |  |
Tamenglong is a hilly terrain in Manipur with towering ranges and narrow valleys. The land was believed to have been formed due to orogenic movement during cretaceous and Eocene period. Festivals and Dances of the land are closely linked up with religion, which is associated with their economic vocation and socio-cultural ethos. Festivals reflect different stages of agricultural activities, here talents, physical strength are expressed. The rich cultural heritage of the place is reflected in their varieties of art specially dances performed during their festivals. Dances are different in their steps, forms & seasons. Tamenglong District is blessed with virgin forests, exotic orchids, rare and endangered plants, and wildlife.
The forests can be grouped as Tropical-Ever-green forest, Sub-tropical forest and Bamboo brakes. The dense tropical Evergreen Forests are located along both the sides of rivers flowing in the district, varieties of ground flora, creepers, herbs and grasses are found here. These forest are the main source of timbers. Cane brakes are found in and around water bodies. The Sub-tropical forests are found on the highest altitudes. Varieties of orchids are found in this zone of forests.
The forests are rich in wildlife. Pheasants, peafowl, jungle fowls are important birds of his area. The Sambar, deer, hog deer, bear, fox, hyena, wild pig, wild dogs, slow loris, serow are reported. Leopard and Tiger are also reported from Barak valley area and Tousem area. Migrated herds Elephants are sighted in Tousem during winter. Krait, Cobra, Viper and Python are found inside the forest. Large tortoises are found in the Zeilad lake. Varieties of cranes, ducks and teal are seen in the Zeilad lake.
Places to visit in Tamenglong:
- River Barak
- Seven waterfalls
- Tharon cave
- Zeilad Lake at Makoi
- Guiphop Zei
- Nrou Zei
- Nap-sam Zei
- The Buning (N-piulong) meadow
- Tamei town
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