#Manipur brow-antlered deer

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The Sangai Deer

The sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii) is an endemic and endangered subspecies of Eld's deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer. Its original natural habitat is the floating marshy grasslands of the Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in the southern parts of the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in South Asia. Sangai is called the dancing deer. However, it is not the Sangai that dances, but the peculiar nature of its habitat that lends this trait. While treading through phumdi (grasslands that float on water), the Sangai's hooves sink in the spongy, moist ground which from a distance looks as if it is dancing.

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Keibul Lamjao National Park Tour, Manipur

When you visit Keibul Lamjao National Park, you will be able to witness something that is simply remarkable. Located in the Bishnupur region of Manipur, you will find yourself in one of the most breathtaking and intriguing places you have ever seen. It is well-known for being the only park in the world that is floating. If you want to observe the sangai, also known as the brow-antlered deer, in their native environment, you should schedule your domestic trip as soon as possible.

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In which state Loktak Lake is situated?

Loktak Lake is situated in the northeastern state of Manipur in India. It is the largest freshwater lake in the northeastern region and is known for its unique floating islands called phumdis. This lake holds immense ecological importance and is also home to the world’s only floating national park, the Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is a habitat for the endangered Manipur brow-antlered deer,…

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Top 10 Endemic Species of Indian Sub-Continent

1) Asiatic Lions: The Asiatic lion is a (Panthera leo leo) population surviving today only in India. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range is restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat.

2) Great Indian Bustard: The great Indian bustard or Indian bustard, is found on the Indian sub-continent. A large bird with a horizontal body and long bare legs, giving it an ostrich like appearance, this bird is among the heaviest of the flying birds.

3) Sangai Deer: The sangai is an endemic and endangered sub-species of Eld's deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer and the scientific name is Rucervus eldii eldii.

4) Lion-tailed Macaque: The lion-tailed macaque, or the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India.

5) Nilgiri Tahr: The Nilgiri tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.

6) Kashmir Stag: The Kashmir stag, also called hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir, India. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of the Kashmir Valley and northern Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.

7) Malabar large-spotted Civet: The Malabar large-spotted civet, also known as the Malabar civet, is a viverrid endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List as the population is estimated to number fewer than 250 mature individuals.

8) Pygmy Hog: The pygmy hog is a suid native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Today, the only known population lives in Assam, India and possibly southern Bhutan. As the population is estimated at less than 250 mature individuals, it is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

9) Nilgiri Blue Robin: The Nilgiri blue robin, also known as Nilgiri shortwing, white-bellied shortwing, Nilgiri sholakili or rufous-bellied shortwing is a species of passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae endemic to the Shola forests of the higher hills of southern India, mainly north of the Palghat Gap.

10) Ganges River Dolphin: The Ganges river dolphin is a species of toothed whale classified in the family Platanistidae. It lives in the Ganges and related rivers of South Asia, namely in the countries of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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8 Unknown Facts about India (Insane) - Eduauraa

India located in the Asian continent is larger than most countries in the world. India is well-known for its magic and mystery. There are several unknown mysterious facts about India that are unknown to people to date. In this blog, we will discuss some unknown and surprising facts about different parts of India. The seven states of North-east India, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, are referred to as the Seven Sister States of India. Besides, in the northeast region of India, the entire country is replete with natural and artificial wonders surprising to even most country people.

Let us have a look at some unknown Facts About India,

Unknown Facts about IndiaThe Hidden Element in Meghalaya's Forests

Living Root Bridges are more extraordinary attractions of the Meghalaya's forests. The forests are replete of mostly rubber trees. Rubber tree roots are firm yet flexible, creeping around the bamboo trees and create magnificently natural creations.

Village Without Locks and Doors

The houses in the village, Shani Shingnapur, do not have doors or locks. For 400 years, there have not been any criminal cases as well. The bond among the neighbors had generated such strong protection.

Worlds Largest Sundial

Jaipur houses the biggest sundial in the world. The 90 feet tall sundial is meticulously architected with beautiful polished stone. The sundial has been enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taj Mahal: As a Disguise

The world-famous mausoleum was entirely covered with bamboo scaffolds to hide the architectural wonder from the destructive bombarding during World War II. This way, the Taj Mahal was protected.

Kumbh Mela: Visible from Space

Kumbh Mela is known to be the biggest people's festival on earth. The crowd of the fair has been visible in the photographs taken from the space.

Frogs married in Varanasi

Though sounds funny, it is a fact. In the world's most ancient city of Varanasi, the frogs are married according to traditional beliefs. The frogs are married when there is a delay in the monsoon.

Incredible Ecosystem of Manipur

The only ‘Floating Park of the world is located in Manipur. Natural Floating Park! Sounds Interesting! Isn't it? The name of this marvelous natural creation is the Keibul Lanjao National Park floating over Loktak Lake. Another unknown feature of the park is that it is home to brow-antlered deer.

Alluring Historical Facts of Tripura

The majority of the literate people of India stay in Tripura state. Before the British rule, Tripura was under the reign of 184 kings of the Manikya dynasty consecutively. The government of many such kings from any kingdom is found at no other place in India.

Conclusion

India has a unique value and attraction in the traveler's mind due to the natural abundance, tribal culture, ancient rituals, and mysterious activities. Plenty of magical and astonishing facts have made the country one among many.

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13 Most Unbelievable and Mysterious Places in India that You Would Not Want to Miss

Written by Prerna

Updated on March 19, 2022

“It happens only in India”

This incredible country is known for its wonders in the world. But how can we ever come to know this ancient land in its entirety so soon?

The lists of places which can amaze us with its wonders do not seem to end as yet. For us humans who are curious beings and love exploring beautiful mysterious places, India is a literal treat.

Here are a few of the endless unbelievable and mysterious places in India that you would not want to miss in your life once you know what each place holds.

1. A City of Immortal Beings – Gyanganj

Where

Somewhere in the Himalayas, isolated from and inaccessible to the world there is a city of mysterious and immortal beings, called Gyanganj.

What’s Unbelievable about it?

The Dalai Lama has explained that Gyanganj is a pure land in the human realm but not a physical place that people can find. Another spiritual leader, Guru Sai Kaka once revealed about his visits to Gyanganj a number of times in search of spiritual teachings. Another person, an English Army officer, L.P. Farrel claimed to have visited Gyanganj in 1942. A sage took him to Gyanganj which as narrated by him, was a beautiful kingdom existing on another plane or some other dimension. It was other-worldly.

Gyanganj is a land where mystical and immortal beings live who have attained immense power through spirituality and meditation. They influence the human existence in subtle ways and can guide the destiny of the world through meditation and prayer. They work for the good fortune of the world.

Several attempts have been made by people to find this place but all in vain.

Buddhists from India and Tibet have claimed that Gyanganj is not an ordinary place, but a higher dimension. It can only be reached by yogis and sages. Any common person cannot easily reach there. An ardent spiritual desire and pure karma and countless willful attempts can take you to this place by crossing all dimensions and psychic barriers.

2. The Whispers of the Dead on Dumas Beach

Where

Along the Arabian Sea and about 13 miles southwest of Surat, nestled in the state of Gujarat, lies the Dumas Beach.

What’s Unbelievable about it?

Though included among the most beautiful beaches in Gujarat, it is also considered one of the most haunted places there. It is so because of two things:

Paranormal Mystery :

According to folklore, people visiting the beach hear strange noises, whispers and even loud laughter, but find no one when they look around for the source of it. There have been countless such instances on the beach at midnight. People also see shadows, apparitions and other spooky images on the beach. Several incidents of visitors and tourists disappearing from the beach have also been reported. They went missing never to be found again.

The Black Sand  :                     

Another strange thing about this beach is its black sand. As told by the locals, the beach was once a burial ground for Hindus. This according to them is the cause of the sand becoming black from the ash eventually. They also claim that the evil spirits of the dead still roam on this beach in large numbers at every midnight which is the reason of all paranormal activities.

3. The Floating Lake

Where

Loktak Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the entire world is located at Moirang in Manipur.

What’s unbelievable about it?

This lake houses the only floating national park in the entire world which is the Keibul Lamjao National Park. This park is the home to the last endangered Sangai, or the brow-antlered deer or the dancing deer. It also houses 425 species of animals, more than 100 species of birds and 233 species of aquatic plants.

This lake has a series of Phumdis or masses of vegetation floating over it which is exclusive to this lake. Phumdis surround this lake for about 40 sq. kilometers and is a spectacular sight to behold.

This lake has been a source of sustenance for over 55 villages by providing freshwater, food, shelter, occupation, power generation, etc. for many generations. Several fishermen also depend upon this lake for their livelihood.

4. Mysterious Step Wells

Where

Chand Baori, the massive step well lies in a village called Abhaneri or ‘Abha Nagri’ of the Dausa district, 95 km away from Jaipur.

What’s unbelievable about it?

Chand Baori is the oldest and the largest step well in the world built by King Chanda of the Nikumbh Dynasty between 800 CE – 900 CE. 

What is mysterious about it is the claim by locals that it was built in just one night and totally with hand by a djinn! This is supernatural as the structure has 3500 steps and 13 stories and off course paranormal. 

There is more to it. It is reported that nobody ever has been able to use the same set of steps to get up and down. In fact no human has ever been able to even set foot on the same step twice. 

Apart from the paranormal angle to this structure, what is wonderful is the geometrical precision in its pattern with which it is made given that is it ancient in origin. The structure also leads to mesmerizing patterns formed by shadows formed by natural night and is really captivating to watch.

5. The Beach that plays Hide and Seek with you!

Where 

Resham Sengar beach also known as the “hide and seek beach” is located in the small town of Chandipur in Odisha. 

                                                      What’s unbelievable about it?

The beach vanishes right before your eyes, leaving only large area of sand dunes and then reappears in a while.

This happens due to a strange natural phenomenon that is unique to this beach. The sea water of the beach recedes op to 5 kilometers during a low tide, twice in a day, leaving back only this large area of dry sand dunes, and then during a high tide, the water returns back.

The receding area is so large that it gives no clue about the existence of water there. Later when you see the beach, it feels strange and peculiar as if it has just appeared from nowhere.

Other unique aspect of this beach is its variety of pearls, seashells, crabs etc, which it leaves in the sand. The view of the sunrise and sunset at this beach is also spectacular to leave you awestruck.

6. Kongka La Pass– An Alien Abode

Where 

Kongka La is the low ridge pass in Ladakh. To be precise, it lies in the disputed India-China border in Ladakh where the Chinese held northeastern part is the Aksai Chin and the Indian South West is Ladakh. It is in the disputed India-China border area in Ladakh.  

What’s unbelievable about it?

It has been reported that there have been numerous sightings of UFOs in the region. So much so that the locals believe that this place is a home to aliens.  Many also believe that there is an underground base of UFOs existing in this region from where the UFO’s wander up and then vanish into emptiness.Apart from UFO’s, several strange figures of humanoid have also reported to be seen numerous times by locals.

7. The Gravity Defying Palace

Where

This gravity defying mysterious palace is the Bara Imambara located in the capital city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.

 What’s unbelievable about it?

The most mysterious and wonderful part of this palace is its complex structure. It has a very unique style of construction. The central hall of Bara Imambara is said to be the largest hall in the world! This central hall is arched and its length measures up to 15 meters and height up to 5o meters.

This structure of the central hall is unbelievably great as it has absolutely no beams or pillars supporting it! Yes, the whole weight of this gigantic hall stays balanced without the support of any pillar or beam.

The roof stands strong and steady without a single pillar supporting it. It certainly seems to be defying all laws gravity!

The blocks of this structure has actually been put together using and interlocking system of bricks.

This unbelievable structure makes Bara Imambara one of its kinds in the entire world making it an architectural wonder.

8. Ganga and Brahmaputra Delta

Where 

The Ganges-Brahmputra delta is located in West Bengal, India.  

What’s unbelievable about it?

Strong mysterious sounds that resemble sounds of an airplane or a supersonic jet plane are heard in this delta. According to reports, these sounds have regularly been heard since the times when airplanes were not even invented!

Experts provide an explanation of these sounds which ranges from tsunamis, distant thunder, mud volcanoes, bursting of rocks or before an earthquake as these sounds have been heard before earthquakes several times.

Though, this strange phenomenon continues to happen and puzzle experts as these sonic booms of a jet like sounds are heard without any recorded earthquake or volcano also.

9. Aleya Ghost Lights

Where 

Jack-o-lantern or Aleya Ghost lights are found in the marshes or swamps of West Bengal. It is one of the most haunted places in India! 

What’s unbelievable about it? 

These are unexplained flickering balls of light that emerge out of nowhere in the marshes of West Bengal. 

These strange lights have caused several deaths in the region, a lot of them being local fishermen. According to the locals, these lights appear in sheer darkness and are spotted by people who wander far away in the marshes in the dark. Once someone starts following these lights, they flicker and start to fade away eventually disappearing before eyes. People get scared and lose their paths. 

Locals believe that these lights or Aleya are spirits of the dead fishermen who haunt this place.

10.  30,000 Years Old Human Trace

Where

The Bhimbetka archeological site is located in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh.

What’s unbelievable about it? 

The Bhimbetka Cave paintings are a trace of Human lives from the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods! It is the only place in India which gives the evidence of the Stone Age. 

These ancient rocks were first discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957. They are listed in the UNESCO world heritage site from 2003. 

These are majestic, mysterious and unique paintings showing themes such as hunting and dancing of people of those times, and animals. These paintings are made of red, yellow, green and white colours sourced from red stones, manganese, coal and hematite. Vegetable extracts and even animal bloods have also been used as colours in these paintings. And the brushes of these people were plant fibers! 

These cave paintings are a beautiful testimony of the creative desire in human beings! Seeing these paintings will fill you with curiosity and wonder.

11. The Kaas Patthar – Valley of Flowers

Where 

The Kaas Plateau Reserved Forest or the Kaas Patthar is located near Satara city in Maharashtra. 

What’s unbelievable about it? 

The Kaas Plateau reserved forest is a plateau made from volcanic rocks spread over in an area of 100 acres. 

It is also known as the Valley of Flowers as it has overwhelmingly large carpet of over 450 species of flowers and 175 species of wildflowers and is a breathtaking sight to witness. The flowers are of a number of variety and colours. These flowers blossom by the end of monsoons. It is thus also home to many butterflies, bees, wild animals and reptiles. 

The now endangered flower, Waytura flower or Aponogenton Satarensis is only found on the Kaas Plateau. It also has various species of orchids and carnivorous plants. 

Kaas Patthar was announced as a Biodiversity World Heritage Site by UNESCO in June 2012.

12. The Temple Of Dogs

Where

The Channapatna Dog Temple is situated in a small village called Agrahara Valagerehalli in the city of Channapatna, Karnataka.

 What’s Unbelievable about it?

According to the villagers, it so happened once that two dogs mysteriously disappeared from the village. A few days later, someone saw the goddess herself in their dream who told them that the dogs were close to her and asked them to build a temple in the village for those dogs. The goddess told them that the temple will provide protection to the village.

Soon after, the Channapatna Dog temple was cosstructed in the year 2010 with two idols of the two lost dogs. These dogs are worshipped in this temple and it is believed they guard the village and protect them from negative energies. A festival is also organized every year in the village in the memory and honor of these lost guard dogs.

What is unique about this temple is that although animal worship is common in Hinduism and there are stories in Hindu Mythology for every animal that is worshipped, this temple is based on an actual incident as claimed by the locals and their collective love for dogs.

13.  The Village with No Doors

Where

Shani Shingnapur village is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.

What’s unbelievable about it?

About 300 years ago, the villagers found a heavy black slab of rock which was washed up on the shores of Pasansala River after a heave rain and flooding. When they touched the rock, blood started to come out of it!

That night, Lord Shani himself appeared in the dream of the village head and revealed that the black slab is his own idol. Lord Shani promised to bless and protect the village by residing there from then on. Shani ordered the village head to not put any shelter above his idol.

From then onwards, the villagers discarded all the doors from the village and they put their immense faith and gratitude in Lord Shani.

Shani is worshipped in the Shani Shingnapur temple which itself has no rooftop as ordered by the Lord himself.

The people of the village are fearless about their own security. And the mystery is that there have been zero reports of crimes and robbery in this village.

Shani Shingnapur village shows and immense example of faith and the strong connection between God and its devotees.

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Exploring The 7 Sisters With Travel Northeast India

In the event that you have not visited North East India, you have missed a significant lump of voyaging experience in India. 

The Trip to North East India , is undeniably quite possibly the most fascinating pieces of the country. It is a limited strip crushed between two countries, with Bhutan on top and Bangladesh at the base. Inferable from its geology, the locale has been let alone in contrast with the remainder of the conditions of India. Maybe, that is one reason for the magnificence and the appeal that this area displays. 

The locale includes the accompanying states, all things considered called the "seven sisters". 

Arunachal Pradesh 

Assam 

Manipur 

Meghalaya 

Mizoram 

Nagaland 

Tripura 

We should take a visit to every one of the states with North East India Tour Packages

featuring its significant vacation destinations. 

1. ARUNACHAL PRADESH 

Arunachal Pradesh is the biggest North East state with the most slender populace thickness in the country. It is celebrated for the different kinds of orchids discovered here. Arunachal Pradesh has 12 traveler circuits, and every one of these circuits has distinctive geography, nationality and vegetation. It is in every case better to familiarize yourself with the traveler circuits, before you leave for the North East India Tour, to have an advantageous and pleasant excursion. It has a different culture with 26 significant clans. It gloats of having the large four, in particular tiger, panther, blurred panther and snow panther, in its wildernesses. The superb Tawang Monastery , bears declaration to the rich legacy of the state. The state travel industry offers sports like Trekking and Rafting for experienced searchers. You may discover homestay offices with a comfortable and unattractive stay in the state. 

Should VISIT: Tawang, Itanagar, Roing, Bomdila, Pakhui untamed life asylum, and Namdapha public park. 

2. ASSAM 

The province of Assam is the doorway toward the Assam Holiday Package piece of India, in view of its essential area. It is isolated into 6 vacationer circuits for the comfort of the travelers. Assam is honored with a plentiful assortment of greenery, with Brahmaputra and its feeders coursing through the state. Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary are the most well known parks of the state. The state's tallest pinnacle Hempie Pet, offers journeying courses. 

Different games delighted in the state are kayaking, boating, mountaineering, paddling, motorcycling, parasailing, outdoors and some more. Design sweethearts can discover interest in Asia's first amphitheater, Rangghar, at Sivasagar town. Majuli, one of the biggest stream islands, has a few satras–Vaishnavite monasteries which draws a plenitude of vacationers. The province of Assam is generally acclaimed for its tea nurseries and one-horned Rhinoceros. 

Should VISIT: Kaziranga, Kamakhya sanctuary, and Assam State Museum. 

3. MANIPUR 

Manipur is known as the 'Switzerland of the East' of India. The state has an abundance of widely varied vegetation. Keibul Lamjao in Manipur is the world's just drifting asylum, which is a home to imperiled brow antlered deer. Nupa Pala, Maibi dance, Pena, Moirang Parva, Khonjang Parva are the well known types of workmanship and culture of the state. Kang(Rath yatra), Heikru Hitongba, Chumpha and Yaoshang (Holi) are the most commended celebrations of the state. The state is known for Hiyang Tanaba (Boat race) and Manipuri Hockey, which are their mainstream sports. Manipuri earthenware and excellent workmanship bits of stick and bamboo are reclaimed as trinkets by the travelers. 

Should VISIT: Imphal, Keibul Lamjao, Moreh and Moirang. 

4. MEGHALAYA 

Meghalaya was cut out of Assam in 1972. This Meghalaya Tour Packages state gets the most extreme measure of precipitation, Mawsynram being the wettest spot on the planet. The primary ethnic networks of the state are the Garos, the Khasis and the Jaintias, each having various traditions and societies. Nongkrem dance, Wangala, and Beidenkhlam add to the celebrations of the state. 

Hydari Park, Mattilang Park, Thangkharang Park, Eco Park and Nehru Park are a help to the eyes of nature's sweethearts. Travelers can likewise visit one of the numerous historical centers of the state, William Sangma State Museum and Don Bosco Museum being the celebrated ones. For keepsakes, travelers can investigate roads of iewduh(bara market) and khindailad(police marketplace). 

Should VISIT: Shillong, Mawsynram, Jowai sanctuary and Umiam lake. 

5. MIZORAM 

Travelers are pulled in towards Mizoram(capital-Aizawl) as a result of its emotional scene and charming environment. The significant town urban communities of the state are Aizawl, Thenzawl, Lunglei, Khawbung and Champhai. Significant places of interest in the state are Hmuifang and Reiek Tlang, which are the two most delightful hill stations in Mizoram. Palak Dil and Tam Dil lakes are another explanation behind the state being a center of travelers. A two-layered cascade, Vantawng Falls, is situated in the state with an all out stature of 229 meters. Mim Kut, Pawl Kut and Chapchar Kut are the well known Mizo get-togethers. Phawngpui, the most elevated mountain pinnacle of the state is a home to orchids and rhododendrons. Dampa Tiger save and Murlen National Park are additional vacationer locations for one and all. 

Should VISIT: Aizawl, Lunglei, Serchhip, and Kolasib. 

6. NAGALAND 

Nagaland(capital-Kohima), summons a feeling of stunningness and marvel in the personalities of individuals who are pulled in towards it. Nagaland's vivid life and culture is an essential piece of the 16 Naga clans living in the state.The state generally encounters storm environments with high stickiness levels. Much the same as some other North East Tour Packages, Nagaland additionally has a huge assortment of verdure, Great Indian Hornbill being quite possibly the most renowned winged creatures of the state. 

Mithun, a semi homegrown Gaur, is the state creature of Nagaland. The state is a place that is known for celebrations, and praises the Hornbill celebration, Miu celebration, Mimkut, Yemshe, Ahuna, Tuluni, and numerous more.It is an ideal spot for traveling, rock climbing and wilderness outdoors. Fakim Wildlife asylum and Intanki natural life safe-haven are the renowned safe-havens. Lady and men of Nagaland appreciate weaving, turning and coloring as their top choice past time. Nagaland is a rich state with a developing craftsmanship and culture and is a glad proprietor of articles made of bamboo, wood cutting, ceramics, blacksmithy and trimmings. 

Should VISIT: Dimapur, Wokha, Mokokchung, Mon and Kohima. 

7. TRIPURA 

Tripura(capital-Agartala), likewise called the Queen of Eastern slopes, is encircled on all sides by the deltaic area of Bangladesh. The environment encounters solid occasional rhythms and the state has 10 significant streams coursing through it. Significant clans of the state are Bhil, Bhutia, Jamatia, Halam, Garo, Lepcha and Chakma. The mouth watering dishes of the state are Muya Awandru, Gudok, Wahan, Mosdeng Sarma, and Kosoi Bwtwi. Travelers intrigued by water, the travel industry should visit Kamala Sagar Lake, Dumboor Lake and Rudra Sagar Lake. Pilak, Unakoti, Deb Tamura and Bhuvaneswari sanctuaries are ideal instances of the extraordinary archeological history of the state. 

Popular eco parks that should be visited are Gomati untamed life asylum, Rowa natural life sanctuary, Kala Pania ecopark, Baramura eco park and Trishna natural life safe-haven. The state observes Pilak celebration, Kharchi celebration, Diwali and Pous Sankranti with full fun and skips around. 

Should VISIT: Dharmnagar, Udaipur, Ambassa and Agartala. 

North East Package  India with its joie de vivre, is a place where there are melodies, moves, regular excellence, experience and a total bundle of being an ideal vacationer location.

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Every year the State of Manipur celebrates the "Manipur Sangai Festival". The festival is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.

Every edition of the festival showcases the Art & Culture, Handloom, Handicrafts, Indigenous Sports, Cuisines and much more.

Come join in the biggest festival of Manipur with IPR Holidays.

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♥️Loktak Lake, Manipur, India♥️ The largest freshwater lake in North -East India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it, is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India. The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end". The Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangered sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer (Cervus eldi eldi), one of three subspecies of Eld's Deer, covering an area of 40 km2 (15 sq mi), is situated in the southeastern shores of this lake and is the largest of all the phumdis in the lake. https://www.instagram.com/www_hontol_com/p/Bw06zNMpHaH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5tbn651rdmc2

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It's time to learn some #FridayFacts about the #BrowAntleredDeer; 1. The Sangai ( Scientific name: Rucervus eldiiis McClelland) an endemic, rare and endangered subspecies of brow-antlered deer is found only in Manipur, India. 2. The brow-antlered deer or the dancing deer is found in its natural habitat only at Keibul Lamjao National Park over the floating biomass in the south eastern part of Loktak Lake. 3. It is a medium-sized deer, with uniquely distinctive antlers in stags, the Sangai has a dark reddish-brown winter coat, which turns paler in summer; the female is fawn all year round. 4. This deer walks on the hind surface of its pasterns with mincing hops over floating foliage, and hence is also known as the Dancing Deer.

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One particular could unable to locate in which Manipur lies! Intellectuals include been even overwhelmed on several instances on where concerning this state is as a international nation. Their assumptions seem a desire come true toworking day! The youths and teens are design cognisant and that also not Indian clothes, but foreign life-designs. The business of fashion in Manipur is a lot more sophisticated than other towns of India, leaving people metropolitans.

Manipur is an excessiveordinary place, entire of charm, cosmetic and imagination. It lies in the North-Jap region of Indian Sub-continent, in between 2three.5 oN-twenty five.3 oN Latitude and ninety three.four oE-ninety five.3 oE Longitudes, bbuying Myanmar in the east, Nagaland state in the north, Assam and Mizoram in the west. Encircled by 9 hill amounts, Manipur is marked out by a picturesque valley in the midst. The total area of Manipur is 22,32seven sq. km. Out of this entirely 2,238 sq. Km are valley whilst the left elements are covered with hilly tracts.

Manipur, a tiny state which lies on a melting pot of lifestyle is considered one of the entire world’s beauty spots. The Rasa Lila, a classical dance of Manipur is world well-known for its gentleness and serenity. Modern day polo was very first performed here as royal sport. As a result, the world credited the state as the residence for polo recreation.

Exactly where of surpassing attractivenesss incorporate superb panorama of evergreen hill ranges, the soil of Khongjom moist with sacred blood of martyrs, the first struggle of Anglo-Manipur war of 1891 at Kangla, the erstwhile money of Manipur Kingdom. The Loktak lake-the premier freshwater lake in the North East, natural habitat of Brow-antlered deer at the Keibul Lamjao Countrywide Park-the only floating National Park in the world, the I.N.A. Memorial at Moirang where the first tricolour flag of Indian Freedom was hoisted by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Siroi Lily located only on the Siroi Hills, the symmertical two 2nd Entire world War cemeteries, beautiful handloom and handicraft items of world fame.

Manipur is famous for the ‘Ema Keithel’ – women’s marketplace at Khwairamband bazaar- the only and the largest market in the world operate by women, the gaged-domed Shri Govindajee Temple, the Saheed Minar, the Khonghampat Orchid Garden, the Tharon Cave at Tamenglong, the Kholdhui Cave at Ukhrul, the Kangla Park and the Moat surrounding the old historic palace of the Maharajas of ore-British season.

Manipur just isn’t only the gateway to the North Eastern region but also a exciting location for discerning travelers. Legends say that the discovery of Manipur is the influence of the pleasure the Gods took in dancing. It is this remarkable bid that provides Manipur a distinct identification of her own. Bsignificantly lessed with a salubrious local climate, famous for its distinctive cultural trend and its evergreen scenic beauty, stretch the tourists a cordial invitation to visit Manipur.

The retailers and malls located here are flooded with foreign goods. Towards trousers, shirts to footwear and even caps – all are significantly stylish with outstanding top quality. Many thanks to various motives – distant spots, border area, indefinite blockades and of training course, the tension from revolutionaries.

Two main buying malls are very common in Manipur. Gambhir Singh Buying Arcade was set on July seventeen, 1998. The mall is a four-storey establishing with distinct plot sized shops. Not like Mumbai and Delhi, it really is not own by one proprietor or retail expert. Every single shop owner is the owner of his own shops or plots. The first floor has close to 25 shops with a vast area of 28 sq.} metres each and every. Cost smart, each shop has retail benefit of Rs 7-ten lakhs. Second floor housed around sixty scaled-down shops with an area of 12 square metres. The top floor housed several divisions and a cable operator, ISTV which is the sole cable channel in Manipur.

The minute floor shops are rented for Rs 7fifty -one thousand per month. Aside from apparel and lifestyle cloths, there are beauty saloon, cosmetics and cafes inside the Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade. The name ‘Gambhir Singh’ is focused to the amazing kings of Manipur Kingdom who free of billed its folks from the clutches of Burmese (existing day Myanmar) invasion. Thus, people here used to say, the shopping mall freed from normal and orthodox existence. Ever because the mall came, teenagers and youths here are fashion acutely aware and they could contend with any types and actors from Bollywood.

The other shopping mall is Leima Shopping Plaza at Governor Street, guiding the Polo Floor. The phrase ‘Leima’ refers to ‘revered girl’ in local language. Undoubtedly, the plaza is intended for women in all round. It has around 35 shops and other individuals are in the final stage to be open up for the community. The Leima shopping Plaza was earlier a substantial online video theatre with modern day Dolby program and other modern centers, referred to as ‘Pals Mini’. Hollywood box office grosser like ‘The World is Not Ample’ and Bollywood superhit ‘Hum Aap ke Hai Kaun’ have been the previous videos the Manipur cinemagoers could keep in mind. Yet because of to the revolutionaries ban on Hindi films in the state since last 4-512 monthss, people finish observing cinemas. The homeowners of the theatre experienced then transformed it into the current plaza. Such as the previous shopping mall, it is the hunting floor for the foreign fashion.

As soon as a teenager wears foreign outfits, in a natural way the seems have to be transformed to suit with his gownes. For this, several saloons and parlour exists inside the plaza. One might wonder how this fashion traits commences in this small state. Achieving Manipur is not one’s cup of tea. It accepts nearly 3 times from Delhi by rail till Guwahati, then one more night time trip by bus. Reaching Imphal by airline could cost weighty expenditure, around Rs.12,000-Rs.fifteen,000 per individual. Absence of conversation and mistaken touch with other part of the region is hampering the Indian fashion to attain the thoughts of Manipuris youth being here. And after films and other supply of Hindi serials have been forbidden from the youth’s life, where do they obtain enthusiasm of newest fashions?

Though bans from viewing Hindi and its movies, these youths crave to imitate Indian models and actresses. They really like to be like the King Khans and the quite priety Zinta! Furthermore, recent renaissance of Manipuri films has paved the way for fashions to revive yet again. Nowadays virtually two films are designed every month and the quality and the customs of these kinds of miniature attempts are the greatest in entire North East India. Large gamers like Assam couldn’t match the quality, fashion and customs that are revealed in Manipur cinema, though mega and super malls which includes the Hub, Sohum and the Vishal Malls are located in Guwahati. Audience frequency are meanly for business and shopping needs only. Unlike the massive malls in other cities of the country the two malls at Imphal have a optimum conversion share of business volume, nearly seventy nine%.

Credits are given to the small city fashion designers who return back again to Imphal from metro cities to experiment. The profitable trends of organising beauty pageants and fashion show since last a long time have welcomed the fashion to mingle with the Manipuri youths. They observe the MTV Asia and other foreign channels like Koreans, Japanese, Arirang and other South Asian media to imitate their latest fashions. What is actually refreshing to Indian fashion trends is outdated one for these fashion aware youths. Illustrations can be cited from Manipuri youths staying in various states of India. One could very easily notice that the dress they wear and the fashions they adhere to are only foreign trends. Scarcely they buy from Indian Malls for their shoes, denims and T-shirts. Explanation currently being Indian Apparels are unnecessarily high priced and deficiency of new trends in West, suggests couple of learners reading through in Delhi.

Previously goods manufactured in Thailand and Singapore came to Manipur. These kinds of goods are excellent in quality and the materials are well knitted. Manipur designers and fashion professionals desire such apparels to Indian makes. In accordance to exchangers in the Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade, now the production devices and factories have been shifted to Beijing. This also is the reason why Nepal acquired foreign marketplaces. Chinese made products are flooding the country, some are faked, others actual and good quality. Such goods arrived at Manipur by way of a long voyage, from siliguri to silchar. Fast bandhs and blockades on National Freeway No. 39 compelled the retailers and business buyers to look out for Indo-Myanmar direction.

Rajesh, an engineer student from Imphal, primarily based in Delhi has explained, ” Every time I wear any T-shirts introduced from Manipur, and attendees will question is it from US or UK. I truly feel happy to response them that its from Imphal. Seeking at the price, they’ll request to order for them too.” Indeed, the quality and cost factor is one key factor that forced the Manipuri youths to opt for foreign goods. Fashions need to sustain on modifying. Clean product launched in the market is latest fashion. Regrettably this kills the brand picture. Nobody can predicts which is the best brand after every 3-4 months. Recent trends will arrive anytime and earlier fashion will dumped. Here’sn’t going to come about frequently for Indian goods. Shirts like Park Avenue or Arrow will cling on its own ending and lowers, that too for several months. In addition, price retains on climbing. The MRP of Purple Tape and Picasso shoes in neighbourhood mall at Guwahati ranges from Rs 1395-2095 and Rs 1495-1595 respectively, while All Stars and Valentino from Franch are accessible in the margin of Rs two hundred-Rs seven-hundred in the Gambhir Singh Arcade. Elegant youths will select up these shoes which are latest in trends and new to them at inexpensiveer rates.

The earlier mentioned desk displays some brands of shoes which are available in possibly the Shopping malls and latest trends currently. Ladies’s shoes are quick, so some opt for Indian brands. Listed here, it is worth to mention that branded organizations too established their small shops in and around Imphal to fulfill the requirements of the people. There are stores of Nike, Reebok and Adidas. But the volume of business is not audio as in comparison to foreign shoes. Ida is the latest trends of women’s shoe these days. Between men, All Stars is the highest vendor.

Most of these trousers are Bangkok or Singapore made. Among men’s brand, Phat Farm is the highest seller, adopted by Nuts Fish and Sha Bao Lu Denims. ADL tops the women’s brand. Women Tops are mostly mixture of imported and Indian brands. Common among women shirts consists of Ether from Bangkok, Sea Red, Tip and ANJ, Seems, Udare and Madame from India. Ether is available for ladies from 12 a long time to centre aged housewives. This is the highest marketing brand these days.

Evidences of the teenagers choosing up latest in fashion much just before their counterparts in other cities of India are considered from latest Bollywood movies. The Cargo pant that Saif Ali Khan in Hum Tum and his new attire in Salam Namaste usually are not new to the Manipuri teenagers. They’ve been putting on the shipment trousers since 3 year. Some brands of cargo pants which are very fashionable and trendy in the region includes GAP, AND, DYD, US Military. And the spending budgets are very cheap, which starts from Rs 380 – Rs 650. Ladies Pencil shoes like Tipper from Thailand are the models delight for a catwalk on ramp.

Evidently the teenagers add the frequency of visits in both malls, contributing to the security and risk-free to shop. Manipur, a land under fireplace due to the black rules of the govt as well as the threats from revolutionaries usually lag behind in progress. If these two malls weren’t opened, then the fashion business might not been what we’re witnessing right now. Roads shops and brand shops are frequently frequented by Women who seek out big bargaining selections and the aged men who can’t part absent their teenaged memory since their early days. An additional reward of shopping in the mall is that these teenage can hang out and enjoy their time in café or restaurant after the shopping has been complete. A extensive selection of wanted apparels is also possible in such malls only. Manipuri girls are very gorgeous and conscious of latest fashions. This has marketed the opening of several beauty parlours inside malls.

Buyers never see the brands, they look for latest trends in fashion. The stretchable women jeans from Bangkok are excellent in cut and fabric. The finishing is well made and it cannot be found in any other Indian brands. “Teens mostly depend on fashion. What is latest fashion in Singapore and Bangkok comes shortly here. In such ailment brand image building is a hard to them,” said Romeo Sairem, owner of Wise Geared up Dress in Clothing. The likely customers are teenagers. They shell out around Rs. 10,000 in the course of lean seasons. This could goes up to Rs. thirty,000 during festive seasons like Holi, Ningol Chakouba, New Time and other group celebrations. Among men, brand is top precedence; they look for brands in their selection of selections.

In the latter part of ninety’s, a effective motion was instituted to abolish the improper highway markets from the congested Imphal city streets. Such replaced of the city coverage necessitates the opening of malls. Another reason was the independence and rest from frequent tensions from targeted traffic law enforcement officers who are exploiting those shop owners. Earlier it was unorganised retail mode of business. Now the malls are a good revenue to a large part of businessmen dwelling in Manipur.

The Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade and the Leima Shopping Plaza has been able to deresider what people needs with good space to shop and international specifications apparels. Teenagers could dress fashionably like the Westerners and other South Asian youths. Viewing dresses and fashion trends in Manipur, one cannot decide the financial breakdown of this state. All has been made possible due to less expensive apparels at cheapest possible price range.

The marvellous mélange of assortment is a major part of Sunday markets together the street of Imphal city. Some shops keep branded products in apparels, cosmetics or lifestyle add-ons. Other people more typically offer no matter what’s trendy, the entire latest consumer desire and seeking for. Serendipity waits at stalls where consumers always locate a stunning item they never thought they essential, but were out of the blue sure they could never live with no. And such market is much more tourist welcoming, with adequate space for favourable bargaining.

What one seen in Manipur is that specific wonderful factors of attraction developed very quickly, specially among youthful people. They tend to absolutely take over a place, and after a while they lose consideration. Thus, swift to new trends always happen in this small state!

Gambhir Singh Shopping Arcade is really critical because it launched the thought of retail buzz by enclosing the mall. What is lack in these malls are modern escalators and all other stuff which can create a very stimulating surroundings, so that ultimately there was anything almost as exciting as the city! But one never bothers for such facilities when one could get what he wants after growing dozens of staircases.

Prior to the mall concept, Indian goods rule the Imphal market. Political and economic conditions were also not a big headache for the businessmen and retailers. Foreign goods enter here, but in less and volume. Fashions and apparels were not so important in last few years.

It is not straightforward to provide foreign fashions in this high inform state. The game is a difficult one if one does not take rigid methods in this business. Romeo included, ” We listened to about the Free of charge Exchange Contract with other South Asian international locations. We also learnt about BIMSTEK and trade marketing guidelines. Unfortunately, we are spending 50 p.c of the total expenses in lifeless costs. Excise officials and police authorities take undue rewards from us.” “Nonetheless, we are satisfied with our business ventures and earnings,” he ongoing.

Such goods are dropped frequently in the arms of corrupt officials. Introducing additional complications from the revolutionaries and other gangs who desire hefty taxes and ransoms. One has to fly to Bangkok to order the goods in vast majority. Although it is legal to import such goods, in accordance to new trade policy, retailers need to follow standard and risky way to procure such products. In Bangkok, a retailer will order his choice of products and returns back. The nervous person will carry all duties to transportation the goods till Myanmar border. From here, the owner will import goods. Bringing from border to mall shelf is a battle for these bad retailers. “This is the only way we do business, no other route to bring foreign goods,” Kennedy, owner of Design Zone lamented. He further added, if we were based in other Indian states, our business would do great profits. “Army who are posted along the highway tortured us and confiscated our goods every time they like. We do not have other means than putting up to their tyranny. If we are to do business, we’ve to endure,” Kennedy added. Another proprietor named, Mani expressed his anger from the state and centre government for not permitting free trades. ” The government does as opposed to to see us thrive, which is the reason why they do not open the orders bodily. In media and in entrance of international conferences, these converse of a free trade policy and economic co-functions. Why they’re exploiting us then?”

Ad and media marketing campaign are absolutely nil, owners does not need to spend their investment on such strategies. This is a reward to them. Anand, another shop owner from the Leima shopping plaza said, ” Our goods are the best, so we don’t need extra effort to reach the customer. It truly is simply word of mouth. Anytime a new fashion arrives, people throngs in and it starts undertaking business.”

Unlike big bazaar and mega mart, which offers freebies, reductions and buy one get one free promotional plan, the malls in Manipur does not offer anything except the very best quality at honest amounts. Annually, both the malls rejoice their Inauguration Date where shop owners offer some worthwhile presents to every buyers, be it T-Shirt or Women’s Tops.

Anand continued, “What we lack is full aid from government in our trade. We might like to do business throughout India. We need to build a familiar system for publishing /retailing such foreign apparels to other Indian cities.” Exactly, if the business of fashion is supported by the changing Indian trade policy, foreign goods could be flooded to every part of Indian cities. By doing so, Indian fashion predicament gets a new blend of South Asian origins, much cheaper and more fashionable than the present image of fashion.

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In search of a second home for Manipur’s brow antlered deer It’s turning out into a tug of war between the State government, activists and local residents. Read More : In search of a second home for Manipur’s brow antlered deer Courtesy : The Hindu - Science & Technology

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5 Amazing & Unusual Things To Do In India

India’s major attractions are definitely not to be missed, but there is so much more to this country beyond the Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Goa’s beaches. If you have time after visiting India’s famous tourist sites, there are some amazing and unusual adventures you can embark on. Below are our favourite five. 1. Thrill-seek at Rohtang Pass This mountain pass sits at a staggering 13,000ft above sea level, and it’s one of the only places in India that you’ll find snow throughout the year. It’s the ideal attraction for adventure enthusiasts with mountain biking, skiing and many more activities on offer as well as breath-taking landscape views of mountain peaks and glaciers. Traveasy offers cheap domestic air ticket, allowing you to explore Rohtang Pass in all of your glory. 2. Bathe in Holy Waters India is a majestic land of holy lakes, rivers tanks and ponds. Legend says that the holy waters of this country offer physical and spiritual cleansing, and taking a holy dip in any of India’s sacred rivers will remove you from all sins and fear of death. You’ll feel like a new version of yourself after this spiritual experience! 3. Ride a Boat in the World’s Largest Mangrove Forest Sailing through the Sundarban Delta makes a mesmerising experience. You’ll spot exotic bird species, flora and fauna everywhere you look as well as vast water bodies lined with evergreen Mangroves and rare wildlife species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger, Saltwater crocodile, South Asian river dolphin, King cobra and Olive Ridley sea turtle. 4. Discover the World’s Only Floating National Park Doesn’t it sound odd? You have to see it to believe it. This fascinating national park in Manipur is located in the middle of Loktak Lake. The forest is home to never ending rich flora and fauna as well as cobra snakes, tortoises and bird species. It’s also renowned for housing the endangered Sangai brow-antlered deer species. 5. Bamboo Rafting at Periyar Tiger Reserve Periyar Tiger Reserve is definitely the best place in India for bamboo rafting. The bamboo boats take you on the most wonderful adventure exploring the lake and wildlife reserve. You’ll be treated to panoramic views and you may even spot some fascinating wildlife including elephants, monkeys and wild boars.

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From NASA Earth Observatory Image of the Day; May 7, 2018:

The Floating Islands of India

Loktak Lake is not only the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, it is also home to unique floating islands called “phumdis.“ These circular landmasses are made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter (at different stages of decomposition) that has been thickened into a solid form. The islands have a spongy surface that feels like a trampoline. Like an iceberg, most of the mass of phumdis lies below the water surface. During the dry season, when water levels drop, the living roots of the islands can reach the lakebed and absorb nutrients.

Speckled across this Loktak Lake, the several thousand phumdis and its surrounding waters are vital for irrigation, drinking water, food supplies, thus the lake has been referred as the “lifeline of Manipur“ state. Thousands of fishermen make their livelihood in the waters, catching about 1,500 tons (6.6 million pounds) of fish every year. Children and illiterate adults also attend a school located on one of the floating islands.

The phumdis support around 200 species of aquatic plants and 400 species of animals, including the rare Indian python. The largest island is home to the Keibul Lamjao, the world’s only floating national park. It serves as a habitat for the endangered brow-antlered sangai, or "dancing deer," whose hooves have adapted to the island’s spongy ground. The park, covering 15 square miles (40 km2), was specifically created to preserve the deer, which were once thought to be extinct.The habitat is composed of floating meadows and a raised strip of hard ground that separates the park into northern and southern zones.

The construction of the Ithai Dam in the 1980s — built to provide power for India’s northeast states — has threatened the life of the islands. The dam south of Loktak Lake has caused water levels to remain high year-round, preventing the phumdis from sinking and reaching the lakebed for nutrients. As a result, the phumdis are slowly thinning and breaking apart.

The top satellite images of Loktak Lake were acquired on March 19, 2018, by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite.

Further Reading

BBC Travel (2018, April 12) The world’s only floating national park. Accessed May 4, 2018.

Pulitizer Center (2017, December 1). Manipur: Ithai Dam Threatens the Loktak Wetland. Accessed May 4, 2018.

Condé Nast Traveler (2012, August 15). The Shifting, Endangered Islands of India’s Loktak Lake. Accessed May 4, 2018.

World Heritage Convention, UNESCO (2016, November 3) Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area. Accessed May 4, 2018.

Northeast Tourism Loktak Lake. Accessed May 4, 2018.

NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using data from NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team. Photo by Sharada Prasad CS (Flickr: CSP_4615.JPG) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Story by Kasha Patel. Instrument(s): Terra - ASTER; Photograph