Caving In Manipur

Caving is fun if you love exploring the hidden corners of Mother Earth. Apart from savoring nature, you can also celebrate the existence of numerous ancient caves located in the Ukhrul and Tamenglong districts of Manipur. These caves are perfect instances for exciting and thrilling adventures. Going deep down the darkness of the caves is a perennial adventure in itself.

If you do not wish to miss this golden opportunity to explore the ancient caves of Manipur, then do visit this historic place to explore the unrevealed corners.

Tharon Cave

Located at a distance of approx 27 km from Tamenglong, the Tharon Cave which is also spelled as the Thaeuluan Cave is a 655.6 m long cave with five exits and 34 joints. On visiting the cave, tourists can find a map that is engraved and painted on the stone outside the cave which makes it easier for the tourists to explore the cave from inside.

All the more the map assists the tourists to locate every nook and turn inside the cave and also figure out the alleyways inside. A visit to Tharon Cave is not to be missed when planning a trip to Tamenglong. The cave is of great archaeological and historical significance and is developed for tourism in Manipur.

Tonglon Cave

In Manipur, you can find an end number of natural attractions, caves being one of them. Of all those caves in Manipur, Tonglon is one popular cave in Churachandpur district which is visited by numerous tourists throughout the year. Tonglon is amongst those renowned tourist attractions in Churachandpur that boasts an important historical significance, and thus, it remains a major point of tourists’ interest in the region. With such high historical importance, Tonglong Cave always remains a highlight of the Churachandpur district.

The major talk of this cave is the sculptures and the carvings that take you back to the time of early settlements of the region. Along with the tourists, the cave also serves as an important historical place for archaeologists as it helps to trace back the time when the cave was constructed. Many inscriptions, sculptures, and scripts have also been found here that helped archaeologists to trace the history of this place.

On the whole, Tonglon Cave is one such tourist place in Churachandpur where you can spend some time quenching your curiosity of exploring and getting to know about the history of the region.

Makhel Caves

A treat to travelers who love to explore distinctive cultures, Makhel is believed to be the place of origin of the Naga tribe. Everything at Makhel village in the Senapati district is unusual and enticing in its sense. Of those numerous places of tourist interest in Makhel, Makhel Caves is one popular amongst travelers.

These caves are considered to be highly sacred amongst the folks of Manipur and Nagaland. As per the legend associated with this beautiful tourist attraction, this is the place from where the Naga community originates and migrated to other places. Not just this, the banyan trees in the region are also considered sacred because the locals believed that these trees emerged from the tomb of Naga Mother.

Khangkhui Cave

Locally called the Khangkhui Mangsor, the Khangkhui Cave is a natural limestone cave. Visiting the place, one could see the large sedimentary limestone formations. What makes the cave more interesting are the formed limestones where some appear to be hanging from the ceiling while some grow from the ground offering a very surreal experience.

The cave comprises two large chambers and five tunnels. What keeps the visitors excited inside the cave is finding the way out through the darkness of the caves which is a mystical and unique experience in itself that grabs the attention of the visitors and their curiosity. Not just this but the Khangkhui Cave was even used as a shelter by the local people during World War II. Also, the archaeologists have discovered important artifacts in and around the cave, that date back to the Palaeolithic culture.

Hundung Mova Cave

Situated near the now-defunct cement factory, The Hundung Mova cave is a limestone cave that can be visited after a reroute to Ukhrul. The place depicts the true scenic beauty where one can lose oneself amid nature. Visiting the place one can witness the mesmerizing charm of the cave which has a main hall of the cave where over 100 odd individuals can assemble. Walking a little away from the cave you would find a steep solid rock mountain which according to the local myth is believed to be the male partner of the Hundung Mova Cave.