Wednesday 18 July 2018
Sunday 17 September 2017
Tripura
This is a landlocked state in North East India, this is the third smallest state in India.
In Mahabharata ,Puranas and Edicts of Ashoka- mentioned that Tripur is the Kirat Desh,which is reffering Kirata Kingdoms,
The boundaries of the kingdom changed over the centuries.The borders reached south to the jungles of Sundarban on the Bay of Bengal; East to Burma, North to the boundary of the Kamrupa kingdom in Assam and to the west it is bordered with Bangladesh. It was also known as Hill Tippera before the British government directly ruled it.
Migrated Bengali Hindus from Bangladesh and indigenous Tripuri peoples are the main inhabitants of this state.The chakma tribals are mainly buddhist,and Christianity is mainly followed by the tribal groups like Kuki,Garo,Halam etc.
Agartala is the capital of this state situated in the plain part of this land,the undulating landscape is dotted with hillocks and green foliage cover most of the city.all the modern amenities are available here and surely the beautiful clean roads ( a true swatch Bharat indeed!) can attract the visitors.
On the other side there are several mountain range runs from north to south like Jampui Hills, Boromura, Atharamura, Longtharai etc. Al most half of Tripura is covered by forests.Sugar cane and Bamboos are the common in the forest.
Forest of Tripura
Agartala airport is located 12 km away to the northwest of Agartala at Singerbhil, and this is the second busiest airport in northeast India after Guwahati.There are only one highway NH-8 which is connected Tripura to the other parts of India. Passenger helicopter services are also available between the capital and major towns like Kailashahar, Dharmanagar as well as to more remote areas such as Kanchanpur and Gandacherra.
There was a railway line which was broken in 1947 during India was partitioned. Railway service re established in Tripura
in the year 1964 with metre gauge track from Lumding of Assam to Dharmanagar and Kailasahar of Tripura and changed
in to broad gauge in 2016 and it connected the city Agartala.
Agartala Raiway Station
Some parts of the state were shelled by the Pakistan Army during the Indo-Pakistani War in 1971. After that Indian government reorganised the North East region to ensure effective control of the international borders – three new states came into existence on 21 January 1972 Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura.
This is a landlocked state in North East India, this is the third smallest state in India.
In Mahabharata ,Puranas and Edicts of Ashoka- mentioned that Tripur is the Kirat Desh,which is reffering Kirata Kingdoms,
The boundaries of the kingdom changed over the centuries.The borders reached south to the jungles of Sundarban on the Bay of Bengal; East to Burma, North to the boundary of the Kamrupa kingdom in Assam and to the west it is bordered with Bangladesh. It was also known as Hill Tippera before the British government directly ruled it.
Migrated Bengali Hindus from Bangladesh and indigenous Tripuri peoples are the main inhabitants of this state.The chakma tribals are mainly buddhist,and Christianity is mainly followed by the tribal groups like Kuki,Garo,Halam etc.
Agartala is the capital of this state situated in the plain part of this land,the undulating landscape is dotted with hillocks and green foliage cover most of the city.all the modern amenities are available here and surely the beautiful clean roads ( a true swatch Bharat indeed!) can attract the visitors.
On the other side there are several mountain range runs from north to south like Jampui Hills, Boromura, Atharamura, Longtharai etc. Al most half of Tripura is covered by forests.Sugar cane and Bamboos are the common in the forest.
Agartala airport is located 12 km away to the northwest of Agartala at Singerbhil, and this is the second busiest airport in northeast India after Guwahati.There are only one highway NH-8 which is connected Tripura to the other parts of India. Passenger helicopter services are also available between the capital and major towns like Kailashahar, Dharmanagar as well as to more remote areas such as Kanchanpur and Gandacherra.
There was a railway line which was broken in 1947 during India was partitioned. Railway service re established in Tripura
in the year 1964 with metre gauge track from Lumding of Assam to Dharmanagar and Kailasahar of Tripura and changed
in to broad gauge in 2016 and it connected the city Agartala.
Some parts of the state were shelled by the Pakistan Army during the Indo-Pakistani War in 1971. After that Indian government reorganised the North East region to ensure effective control of the international borders – three new states came into existence on 21 January 1972 Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura.
Sunday 20 August 2017
Other beautiful palaces to visit in Manipur.
Other beautiful places to see in Manipur.
Valley of Manipur:
Manipur is one of the most beautiful place in the earth.The hills,valley,and lakes has drawn attention of traveler from the begining.Lord Irwin visited manipur in the year 1931 and compared its natural beauty with Switzerland.
Dzükou is one of those valley located at the border of the states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers.The valley is famous for its wide range of flower in every season. But the most famous one is the Dzukou lily.
Dzukou Valley in Nagaland and Manipur border
Valley of Chandel District Manipur
Valley of Senapati District Manipur
Moreh :
Moreh is a town located on the India-Myanmar border in the Tengnoupal district-Manipur.
The main inhabitant of this town are Kuki tribes and a few number of
Tamil, Nepali, Meitei, Punjabi, Telugu, Bihari, Marwari and Manipuri Muslim . Moreh is a very important place for the business relationship with
India-Myanmar and is also a contentiously developing trade point
in India. On the other side of this border is the city of Tamu of Myanmar.
The Indo-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Moreh connects India to Kalewa in Myanmar's Sagaing Division. There is a planning for the rail link to Moreh will eventually be
connected to the Myanmar railway system, allowing onward connectivity to Thailand and China.
Churachandpur:
Located Southwest of Manipur, Churachandpur District is the largest district within the state of Manipur. The district mainly
has hilly terrain except narrow strips of valley, locally known as
Lamka. Lamka literally meaning "Converging Roads”.
During the World War II the district was the battle ground for INA
supported by Japanese army and British army.
Christianity spread in the
district in the beginning of 20th century which has great bearings on
the life of tribals.
National Highway 150, connects Manipur with neighbouring state Mizoram.
Khongampat Orchidarium
Khongampat Orchidarium is located 7 km away from Imphal on the National
Highway -39.
The orchidarium is a small green hill stood out like an island in the middle of
a sea (paddy field).
The place is one that draws many foreign tourists in its full blossom (March-April).
Many orchids found here are endemic or are rare and found in North East
India only.
Orchid Khongampat Manipur
Manipur Zoological Garden & Sahid Minar.
Manipur Zoological Garden.
The Manipur Zoological Gardens is located approx 7 km away from Imphal in Lamphelpat area.
This was established on 2nd October 1976 and known as the Jewel Box of Manipur.
It is surrounded with on the southern side by Manipur Agriculture University, towards the west there is Langol Road and the rest of the garden is surrounded with paddy fields.
A number of rare and endangered species can be found in this zoo which are purely endemic to this region.More than 50 species of animals and birds are there.
Nongin - The Sate bird of Manipur
Saheed Minar.
This is a tall tower situated in the centre of the Bir Tirkendrajit Park ,is a memorial for those who died against the British while fighting (the great Anglo-Manipuri war ) in the Meitei Revolt in 1891.
It is also known as Martyr's Memorial.
In an attempt to generate fear into the people of Mnipur or to avoid any further uprisings for freedom, Yubaraj Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General of Manipur were hanged at this spot on 13th August,1891 by British Government in front of huge public gathering. Around 8,000 women wearing white cloths and gathered to show their solidarity to the Prince and General.
A diffident reaction was generated in the public mind against British when their General laughed before being hanged –which given more strength and more determination to the Manipuris.
Bir Tikendrajit Park is on the way from Kangla Fort to Ima market.
Friday 18 August 2017
Red Hill,Tharon Cave
Red Hill
It is located 16km away from Imphal and approx 28 km away from Moirang.
It has a great historical value as in 1944 the great battle of second world war "Normandy of the east" happen here on a small hillock -now know as Red Hill.
This name came from the huge loss of lives from both sides, especially the Japanese,the Common wealth troop, and those who fought on the Japanese side with Subhash Chandra Bose’s INA.
Today, the is locally known as Maibam Lotpaching, is
a peace memorial.It was constructed by
the Japanese government and inaugurated in 1994, to mark the 50th
anniversary of the Battle of Imphal.
But it is an important location for both Indian as well as Japanese war veterans.
Tharon cave
It is located at about 27 km away from the district HQ of Tamenglong District.Tamenglong district of Manipur has a topography of irregular undulation with turbulent rivers,caves, lakes, and dense tropical forests covering the land and the series of seven waterfalls along the river Barak.
This district contains virgin forests, and wildlife.The dense tropical evergreen forests are located along the riversides across the district.
The Tharon cave (Chalem-Ky) there is a map of the entire cave is engraved and painted on a stone at the main entrance which gives a clear picture of the alleys and turns inside the cave. Archeological excavation of the cave shows connections to the Hoabinhian culture of North Vietnam.The cave itself is 655.5 meters long and has 34 joints and 5 exits.A good ventilation system in the cave ensures that there is ample air circulation inside.
Singda Dam & Ukhrul-Tea estate
Singda Dam
Singda Dam is a multipurpose project which is constructed at the singda river in Kangchup,located at about 19 km west of Imphal.It is the highest mud dam in the world.The dam is 490m in length and 60m in height. The main objectives of the dam is to provide drinking water to greater Imphal and a proper irrigation facility.
Beautiful landscape views are available here which can attract tourist.There some hill resort an also inspection bungalow available at Singda.
Singda Dam
Ukhrul-Tea estate
Ukhrul district is the home of the Tangkhul tribal and a land of beautiful mountains along with many other tribals inhabitants with their simple and friendly lifestyle which have been known for generations for their honesty and integrity.Ukhrul was marked out first as a sub-division in 1919 during the British Raj.
Main Inhabitants of this area knows as Thangkhuls,who came here from the north, that is south-west China and Tibet.They lived in desert areas and due to hardship of life some they moved to south and settled down in Burma.
After that they entered in to North East India from Myanmar and finally settled down in Senapati district-Manipur.
In the beginning they did fight with the kings force of Manipur for their existence, but as the time passes they made a relationship with Meitei by business and culture.
Most of the ornaments of the Tangkhuls such as kongsang, huishon,etc.are made of sea shells,cowrie etc.
Singda Dam is a multipurpose project which is constructed at the singda river in Kangchup,located at about 19 km west of Imphal.It is the highest mud dam in the world.The dam is 490m in length and 60m in height. The main objectives of the dam is to provide drinking water to greater Imphal and a proper irrigation facility.
Beautiful landscape views are available here which can attract tourist.There some hill resort an also inspection bungalow available at Singda.
Ukhrul-Tea estate
Ukhrul district is the home of the Tangkhul tribal and a land of beautiful mountains along with many other tribals inhabitants with their simple and friendly lifestyle which have been known for generations for their honesty and integrity.Ukhrul was marked out first as a sub-division in 1919 during the British Raj.
Main Inhabitants of this area knows as Thangkhuls,who came here from the north, that is south-west China and Tibet.They lived in desert areas and due to hardship of life some they moved to south and settled down in Burma.
After that they entered in to North East India from Myanmar and finally settled down in Senapati district-Manipur.
In the beginning they did fight with the kings force of Manipur for their existence, but as the time passes they made a relationship with Meitei by business and culture.
Most of the ornaments of the Tangkhuls such as kongsang, huishon,etc.are made of sea shells,cowrie etc.
The Cultural Dance of Tangkhul
There are many tea garden available in Ukhrul.The tea production made
by hand picking and sun drying which is believed to have great medicinal
value.The unique feature of this tea is that the real flavor comes
when the leaf is boiled for the second time.Visitors love to see the workers
plucking the leaves and adding it their tea baskets which is also very green
and pleasing to the eye.
Nillai Tea Estate is one of the popular green tea growing farm located in Talui-Ukhrul.Talui is the first place to experiment of tea plantation in Manipur. It is also very green
and pleasing to the eye.
Nillai Tea Estate
Monday 14 August 2017
The War Cemetery-Imphal , INA Museum-Mairang distc Manipur.
The War Cemetery-Imphal.
During second world war in the year of 1942 the Japanese army captured Burma by defeating commonwealth force and planned to attack India through Manipur and Assam respectively.In parallel way British force reorganized their strength in Imphal as it was the easiest route to Burma.They built a new air field in Imphal and also started a general hospital in Manipur.It was named as 23rd Indian division in second world war history.
On other hand Approximately 400000 Indians who were living in Burma also fled to India via Imphal to Assam,but official reports are different it was only 140000 reported at Assam.
Considering all the above situation Japanese attacked India in spring of 1944.They started bombing in Imphal,due to that Imphal-Dimapur road were heavily damaged and closed for three months.
The common wealth force fought fearlessly against the Japanese and huge casualties happened in Japanese force,the siege of Imphal-Dimapur road withdrawn in 22th June-1944 as British and Indian troops met at a milestone named "109" for their next battle at Kohima -The capital of Nagaland.
Around 50000 Japanese solder died in Imphal and it was too expensive for them to continue.This battle is registered in history as "Normandy of the east".
It was recorded that in battle of Kohima and Imphal the total death of Japanese force was 65000 and from British and Indian force it was 18000 which is considered as the greatest battle in history.
The War cemetery located in Deulahland in Imphal and easily approachable from Dimapur-Imphal highway-NH-39 and also from Imphal airport 10 km away.
There are 1600 burial of war dead .All are marked with brass plaques with their name,location and mentioning life time. All of them were from Commonwealth force so they were from different country like 220 was from India,1300 from UK,10 from Canada,5 from Australia,40 from east Africa,10 from west Africa and 10 from Burma.
During second world war in the year of 1942 the Japanese army captured Burma by defeating commonwealth force and planned to attack India through Manipur and Assam respectively.In parallel way British force reorganized their strength in Imphal as it was the easiest route to Burma.They built a new air field in Imphal and also started a general hospital in Manipur.It was named as 23rd Indian division in second world war history.
On other hand Approximately 400000 Indians who were living in Burma also fled to India via Imphal to Assam,but official reports are different it was only 140000 reported at Assam.
Considering all the above situation Japanese attacked India in spring of 1944.They started bombing in Imphal,due to that Imphal-Dimapur road were heavily damaged and closed for three months.
The common wealth force fought fearlessly against the Japanese and huge casualties happened in Japanese force,the siege of Imphal-Dimapur road withdrawn in 22th June-1944 as British and Indian troops met at a milestone named "109" for their next battle at Kohima -The capital of Nagaland.
Around 50000 Japanese solder died in Imphal and it was too expensive for them to continue.This battle is registered in history as "Normandy of the east".
It was recorded that in battle of Kohima and Imphal the total death of Japanese force was 65000 and from British and Indian force it was 18000 which is considered as the greatest battle in history.
The War cemetery located in Deulahland in Imphal and easily approachable from Dimapur-Imphal highway-NH-39 and also from Imphal airport 10 km away.
There are 1600 burial of war dead .All are marked with brass plaques with their name,location and mentioning life time. All of them were from Commonwealth force so they were from different country like 220 was from India,1300 from UK,10 from Canada,5 from Australia,40 from east Africa,10 from west Africa and 10 from Burma.
INA museum -Moirang
To describe about INA museum Moirang a little bit history shold know.
INA museum is located at Moirang-Bishnupur district 45 km away to the south of capital Imphal-Manipur.
The structure of the museum is approx 100 years old and still standing with those unforgettable memories
like the movement of world war-II, Manipur battle and of our Great Netaji along with the memory of
first Tricolour hoisting day on the Indian soil for the provisional independent government.
In the year 1939 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose resigned from Indian National Congress and placed under house arrest by British government up to his great escape from India in 1940.He went to Germany and met Adolf Hitler to get help against British.On the other hand in 1942 Japanese force got success in south east Asia against commonwealth troop so Netaji wanted to return back to there and he boarded a German submarine arranged by Hitler in Madagascar and was transferred to another Japanese submarine and reached at Sumatra which was already occupied by Japanese at that time.
By Japanese support Netaji wanted to form the Indian National Army (INA) with those Indian soldiers who was from British-Indian force and also captured in the" battle of Singapore". Apart from that other Indian people who lived in Malay and Singapore joined with him.Netaji had charisma to creating popular Indian slogans, such as "Jai Hind" and the INA under him was a model of diversity by region, ethnicity, religion, and even gender.
They (INA) returned to India via Burma as it was already under Japanese control and made headquarter in moirang-Bishnupur district of Manipur.In 14th april, 1944 with the help of Manipuri people colonel Saukat Malik from the Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on the Indian soil.
In the INA museum in moirang that hoisting area is available and some related photographs are also kept there.
In the late1944 and early1945 Japanese attacked in Manipur, but British- Indian force devastatingly reversed them,results 50% of the INA soldier died along with a major nos of Japanese soldier died in this battle.Afterward rest of the INA soldier surrendered in Singapore.
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