Khongjom :
It is situated above 10 kms. to the south of Thoubal, the district headquarters
( 32 kms from Imphal ). It is the place where last war of Manipur's independence
was fought between the Manipuri and the British soldiers. It has got a memorial
erected on a small hillock, Khongjom is well served by the National highway.
An eight-bedded Tourist home has been functioning there since 1988.
Sugnu :
Situated 74 kms. from Imphal, the place is an important trading centre on the
south of the district. From it a Beautiful view of the Imphal river can be seen.
It is on the Imphal - Sugnu State highway.
Waithou :
The place is important for its scenic beauty. There is an inspection bunglow
on the hill-side over looking the Waithou Lake. The place is noted for its tasteful
pineapples. An exotic and delicious variety of local fish known as 'Ngaton'
used to be available at this place abundantly till a few years back from now.
It is on the National highway about 3 kms. from the district headquarters.
Kakching :
It is the sub-divisional headquarters of Kakching sub-division and is a famous
trading centre of a variety of vegetables, fishes and rice next to Thoubal,
the biggest town in the district. The place is easily approachable from the
National highway and is connected to the other State highways.
Thoubal :
It is the district headquarter of Thoubal district and also the sub-divisional
headquarters of Thoubal sub-division. Situated at a distance of 22 kms. from
Imphal, the National highway No. 39 divides the town almost into halves from
north to south length-wise. The Thoubal river flows through the centre of the
town from east to west. It is the biggest town in the district and is one of
the most important trading centre of the district. The town has all the infrastructures
of a fast developing urban area.
Pallel :
It is a place situated at the border of Thoubal and Chandel districts and is
the meeting place of plain areas of Thoubal and the hill areas of Chandel. Indo-Myanmar
road from Imphal to Moreh passes through it. With its hills and rivers the place
has a beautiful landscape. Typical agricultural Products and nice handicrafts
of the hilly people are regularly found in its daily market.
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