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The Complete Guide to Tamenglong Forest Trek – Manipur

Manipur — the Jewel of India — as it is popularly known is truly a land of rich natural beauty and biodiversity.

We are thankful to the Department of Tourism and the Forest Department of Manipur for giving us an opportunity and supporting us to explore the northeastern part of India for the first time.

Manipur takes you by surprise right from the time you land in Imphal, the capital city. The lush green landscape, combined with rich water resources and unspoiled beauty is a trekker’s paradise.

If you’re expecting views of the snow-capped mountains or wide open valleys, this trek is not for you. But if you’re open to exploring new landscapes, love the feeling of trekking through thick amazon-like forests, experience the local culture and witness the hidden treasures of this land of jewels, then Tamenglong Forest Trek is your perfect choice.

The Tamenglong Forest Trek is a trek that takes you deep inside the virgin jungles of Manipur and brings you face-to-face with the most beautiful waterfall we have seen in a while. You trek through the local villages, visit the homes of the locals, get to know their culture and tradition, and camp next to their homes.

Although the trek seems like just a walk in the park, trust us, it is not. We rate the Tamenglong Forest Trek as a moderate-difficult trek. Trekkers must be in their best of fitness as the trek has very long trekking days, through constant steep ascents and descents that test the endurance. We recommend this trek only to the trekkers who are accustomed to walking long distances.

That said, this trek is extremely rewarding in terms of what you take back at the end of it. We haven’t come across another trek that is not in the Himalaya, but which manages to steal the show right from Day 1.

Just like you, we love trekking! And this is a trek we’ve documented in great detail to help you do it on your own. Drop in comments at the end of the page if you need any help!  You will get all the information required to do the Tamenglong Forest trek on your own.

To navigate through the documentation easily, use this section of Table of Contents.

Quick Itinerary of Tamenglong Forest Trek

Best Time to do the Tamenglong Forest Trek

Weather and Temperature on the Tamenglong Forest Trek

What to Take on the Tamenglong Forest Trek

How to Get Fit for the Tamenglong Forest Trek

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tamenglong Forest Trek

The thick virgin jungles of Manipur are a sight for sore eyes. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

The untouched forests of Manipur are a major highlight of this trek. We have seldom come across such rich natural biodiversity. This is the fact that hits you right from the time you arrive in Manipur.

These jungles keep you company for all the days of your trek.

They are a treasure trove of experience if you have the eye for it. Watch out for a variety of flora and fauna. Don’t panic when you hear chimpanzee calls instead of your alarms first thing in the mornings!

The Tharon Caves are an ancient sight. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

When you see Tharon Caves you’ll realise the history and secrets they hold.

They are ancient and they exist even before the oldest inhabitants settled in Manipur. They lie deep inside the forest and have many rooms and pathways that go deep into the underground.

It is said that even the Manipuris have not yet explored the caves fully. Imagine how much is left for us to explore!

It is pitch dark inside the caves and it houses hundreds of bats inside. Keep your flashlights on at all times when you’re inside.

3. The larger-than-life Experience of Alangta Waterfall

Four staged Alangta waterfall that requires a steep descent of 2000 ft to get to the base. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

Alangta waterfall is hands down the best part of the Tamenglong Forest Trek. It is not just a sight, but an experience.

You’ll be awestruck by the larger than life scale of this waterfall. This four-staged waterfall is the hardest to reach. You’ll have to trek the longest of all the days, go through a steep descent of almost 2,000 ft to get to the base of the waterfall.

The satisfaction you get once you are standing face-to-face with the waterfall is beyond words. You’ll never want to leave this place.

But do turn around before it gets dark because you have another 2,000 ft of ascent to get back to your campsite.

Manipur’s culture is a humbling experience. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

If there is an experience that stands out over everything else is the culture of Manipur that is alive in each and every local resident of the villages.

Every home is welcoming and the people are more than happy to invite you to their homes and treat you to a traditional meal and drink.

The people of Manipur are a rich source of information if you’re interested in knowing the history and traditions of the place. So don’t miss out on interacting with the lovely people. You’ll get lots of opportunities as we’ll camp in many of the villages.

Route Map of the Tamenglong Forest trek. Screenshot on Google Earth Pro

Day 1: Reach Daiong from Imphal via Tamenglong

Drive distance: 172 km | Duration: 7-8 hours

On your first day, you’ll start towards Tamenglong from Imphal. The shared taxis leave by 6:30 AM every day. If you miss the taxi, your next and the last option is to take the chopper that leaves at 11:45 AM, subject to clear weather conditions.

It will cost Rs.900 per person in a taxi, one way. If you take the chopper, it will cost you Rs.2,500 per person for a 15-minute ride to Tamenglong. The chopper can take a maximum of 8 people at once.

From Tamenglong, it is another 10 kilometres to Dailong. If you’re taking a taxi, the same taxi will take you to Dailong. On the other hand, if you’ve taken the chopper, you’ll have to hop on a shared taxi from Tamenglong to Dailong.

Day 2: Dailong to Tharon Caves via Tharon Village

Trek distance: 14 km | Duration: 7-8 hours
Altitude loss: 3,458 ft ft to 3,274 ft via 2,887 ft
Trek type: Moderate. Rolling terrain with mainly motorable mud roads and forest trails. You’ll come across small streams on the way, but they dry up in winters. Carry sufficient water.

Day 3: Tharon Caves to Alangta Waterfall; back to Tharon Caves

Trek distance: 13 km | Duration: 7-8 hours
Altitude loss and gain: 3,274 ft to 1,772 ft, and back to 3,274 ft
Trek type: Difficult. A big descent from Tharon Caves to the waterfall and then an equal amount of ascent to reach back to the caves. Carry sufficient water. You may refill your water bottles at the waterfall.

Trek distance: 9.5 km | Duration: 6 hours
Altitude gain: 3,274 ft to 4,478 ft
Trek type: Moderate. Couple of steep ascents on a rolling terrain, completely through thick forest and rice fields until you reach New Tharon village. Carry 2 litres of water. You will find a couple of water sources en route.

Day 5: New Tharon to Piulong via Buning Meadows

Trek distance: 8 km | Duration: 5-6 hours
Altitude gain: 4,478 ft to 4,554 ft via 4,675 ft
Trek type: Moderate-Difficult. Gradual ascent to Buning meadows and slight descent all the way to Piulong. Very few water sources in monsoons. Carry 2 litres of water.

Drive distance: 123 km | Duration: 6-7 hours

You will exit from Piulong by driving down to Imphal. Plan your travel out of Imphal only after 6.00 PM on this day.

We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a surficial experience.

Use this section to learn about the Tamenglong Forest Trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Don’t miss the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section. Trekkers find that extremely useful.

Day 1: Reach Dailong from Imphal via Tamenglong

Your first day is all about travel. It is ideal to reach Imphal and stay the previous day if you’ll be arriving later than 10.00 AM on your first day. We say this because there is only one shared taxi that goes to Tamenglong and that is at 6.30 AM every day. If you miss the taxi, then your last option is to fly to Tamenglong in a chopper that leaves at 11.45 AM, subject to clear weather.

You won’t get any other vehicles to Tamenglong later in the day because it gets dark by 5.00 PM in Manipur. It is tricky to navigate in the pitch dark on muddy trails and there are no street lights on the way.

The Barak River that cuts through Tamenglong. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

On the way to Tamenglong you’ll pass through the Barak river that cuts through silently in the valley.

The busy streets of Tamenglong on the first day of your trek. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

The drive is not over yet. From Tamenglong, you may continue your journey in the same taxi if the driver agrees to take you to Dailong. If not, you’ll have to change vehicles and get on the one that goes to Dailong. It is the same if you’ve taken the chopper to Tamenglong.

The paddy fields before entering the jungles of Manipur. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

As you leave town, you’ll pass through the paddy fields before driving through the forest.

Start of the forest trail once the proper roads are left behind. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

The mesmerizing jungles of Manipur take you by surprise as you have not seen anything like it before.

Many of such small waterfalls are lined up throughout the forest. Picture by Dr Dhaval Jajal

Make your way through the trail for the next 4.50 kilometers. You’ll come across a few streams and small waterfalls if you visit soon after the monsoon season. These may be dried up during winters.

We have explored our first trek in the Northeast India, the Tamenglong Forest Trek in Manipur! Read through to experience the Jewel of India.

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