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Senapati

Senapati Manipur

Senapati :: The Senapati District is located in the northern part of Manipur. It is bounded on the east by Ukhrul District, on the west by Tamenglong District, on the north by Phek District of Nagaland and on the south by Imphal East District and Imphal West District. The District is at an altitude varying from 1061 m to 1788 m above sea level. The hills run along the north south direction and gradually slope down towards south and meet the Imphal valley.The Senapati District was earlier known as Manipur North District which came into existence wef 14 November 1969 with its headquarters at Karong. Later the district headquarter was shifted to Senapati on 13 December 1976. The District came to be known as Senapati District wef 15 July 1983.The District is endowed with kaleidoscopic landscape of blue hills, green valleys, serpentine streams and rivers flowing through mountains and deep gorges. Rich varities of flora and fauna adorn the land. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people and terrace cultivation is generally practiced by the people. Paddy, Maize, Cabbage, Potato, cereals are the main crops of the District. 80% of the area is covered by forest and remaining 20% is arable land.

General Information
Area :: 3271 sq km    
Population :: 379214 (2001 Census)
Altitude :: 2500 m
Latitude :: 24.37°N
Longitude :: 93.29°E to 94.15°E    
Humidity :: Max # 92% Min # 76%
Rainfall : 671 mm to 1454 mm    
Temperature :: Max # 34.14°C Min # 03.36°C    
Rainy Season :: June to September
Cold Season :: October to February    
High Peaks :: Isii (Iso), Khouchi, Houdu, Ngapu, Koubru    
Major Rivers :: Barak, Iril, Ithoi, Irang, Imphal, Lane

Places to Visit

Senapati :: A new township and District Headquarters, Senapati is 62 km from Imphal. More than 30 government offices are located in the district headquarters. People of various ethnic communities are enjoying harmonious life in the town.

Maram Khullen :: One of the biggest villages in the district, Maram Khullen is a very old and primitive village. It is an attractive destination for the anthropologist, research scholar and the like.

Yangkhullen :: Yangkhullen is the largest Zemei village loated 47 km from Maram Centre in Peren road. The primitive social and economi life is still prevailing in the village. It is situated amidst the steep cliff of beautiful landscape.

Mao :: The last town of Manipur bordering Nagaland state, 107 km from Imphal and 28 km to Kohima, Mao is a very busy town. It is the granary of the surrounding villages and the gateway of the state.

Liyai :: The village, 33 km from Tadubi towards the east is the home of various historical places like the stone monolith, the water pools, the Banyan tree, the male house and female house. The river Barak originates from the village.

Makhel :: Makhel is a sacred place for many ethnic communities where they settled and migrated long back. There are historical monuments like i) The sacred Banyan trees which are believed to have grown from the tomb of the Naga mother. ii) The farewell monolith. iii) The triomonolith (3 km south to Makhel). iv) The dispersal tree at Sajouba (2 km north to Makhel). v) The hailstorm stone. vi) Village settlement stone. vii) The lucky stone etc.

Dzuko Valley :: A most enchanting place, the valley can be reached by trekking from the border town of Mao. One can observe snowfall in winter and budding flowers of Dzuko lily in spring season.

Purul :: 19 km from Maram in NH 39, Purul is the home of indigenous games Toutou and wrestling. Toutou is played during New Year festival and wrestling is traditionally played on the eve of paddy transplantation festival which is known as Paoki falling in the first fortnight of May.

Festivals

Thounii :: The new year cultural festival of Poumai Nagas is celebrated on 5 January to mark cultural resurgence, social interaction, family reunion.

Laonii :: The sacred festival of Poumai Nagas is celebrated on completion of paddy transplantation which usually falls in the last forthnight of July. A festival of male sanctification, this is an occasion to interact and renew ties with brothers and sisters.

Chiithuni :: The six day annual festival of Mao Nagas celebrated from 25th day of Chuthunikhro (Dec-Jan), meaning ‘feast of dawn’, is an occasion to rejuvenate the cultural heritage of the Mao Nagas.

Saleni :: It is a customary festival of Mao Nagas, celebrated in the month of Salekhro (July) on completion of paddy transplantation. The whole menfolk have to purify themselves by taking bath early in the morning in the pond.

Ponghi :: The seven day customary festival of Maram Nagas is celebrated on 20th day of Ponghi-kii (July) on completion of paddy transplantation.

Kanghi :: The seven day customary festival of Maram Nagas held in the month of Kanghi-kii (December). Wrestling is played during the festival in the Khullakpa’s compound in stark naked to get shy away the devils so as to obviate misfortune and injury.

How To Rech senapati
Airport :: Imphal Airport, lies 8 km from Imphal city toward south. Imphal connects the place with Guwahati, Delhi, and Calcutta. Indian Airlines connects Imphal with Delhi via Guwahati on a daily basis. You can reach Senapati from Imphal by road.

Railhead :: Dimapur, 215 km from Imphal, is the nearest railhead for Manipur. You can reach Senapati from Imphal by road.Tourist Spot In Senapati
Road Transport :: Imphal is connected by road with Dimapur by National Highway 39 and Silchar by National Highway 53. You can reach Senapati from Imphal by road.

Sightseeing in Senapati (Manipur)
Mao :: Mao is one of the oldest Hill Stations of Manipur bordering Nagaland lying on the way between Dimapur and Imphal on the NH 39, at an altitude of 5762.02 ft above sea level. The Mao Inspection Bungalow built by the Royal Military Engineers in year 1897 is a hundred years old structure. You can also see the Mao Naga Dance, which depicts the cultural mosaic of Manipur.

Staying at Senapati :: Excellent accommodation facilities are available in and around Imphal for the tourists coming from all over the world. Stay in Imphal and go for a day trip to Senapati, Manipur.

Makhel :: Makhel is the historical place of Naga breakup and the legendary place of common origin of the Meiteis and Nagas. Makhel has the oldest pear tree, memorial to the breakup. Dzukou valley here with its pristine beauty flourishes with a rare lily in the month of May to July. The Regional Potato Farm offers scenic view of the steep drop to Ikhro near the highway. Mount Isu is the highest peak in the region.