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Makru River & Orange Country (Tamenglong Road)
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Makru River & Orange Country (Tamenglong Road)

Tamenglong, Manipur, India

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Overview

The bridge-crossed Makru gorge and the mandarin-orange orchards that make Tamenglong 'the orange bowl of Manipur'.

Why visit: Winter orange harvests and wild river scenery en route west.

Things to do
  • ›Orange orchards
  • ›Makru bridge gorge
  • ›Orange Festival
  • ›River picnic
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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Jan (orange fest)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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