Tamenglong district of Manipur is blessed
with a topography of irregular undulation. It 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.
Tharon Cave :
The famous Tharon cave is located at about 27 kms from the district HQ. The
map of the entire cave is engraved and painted on a stone at the main entrance.
Archeological excavation of the cave shows affinities with Hobinian culture
of North Vietnam.
Zeilad Lake :
The legendary Zeilad lake at Makoi (Atengba) is associated with a number of
pythons, fishes and water birds. There are six other lakes nearby Guiphop Zei,
Nrou Zei, Nap-sam Zei etc.
Buning Meadow :
The Buning (N-piulong) meadow is located on the western side of the picturesque
Tamei town. A number of well-groomed uneven small mounts, numerous glittering
brooks studded the stretch. Come June the meadow is coloured with enchanting
groud orchids and various wild lilies. Cry of Hoolock gibbon howling of foxes
melodious chirping of birds altogether form Buning a big family of the wildlife
evoking wonder and admiration of many who have witnessed the meadow.
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