Thoubal

Thoubal


Thoubal is a town, a municipal council with 18 municipal wards and district Headquarters in Thoubal district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is one of the larger towns of Manipur. it is a idyllic place with lots of lakes and rivers, paddy fields, gardens, and fun loving, simple people. Thoubal's economy is dependent on agriculture. Main crops cultivated in Thoubal are rice paddy, mustard seeds, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, maize, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Other important occupations in Thoubal include animal husbandry, fishing and weaving, and producing raw silk. The important rivers of this place are Imphal and Thoubal. The Thoubal River originates in the Ukhrul hill ranges while the Imphal River rises in the Senapati Hills and flows south. The south western area of Thoubal has a number of shallow and rain fed lakes inlcluding Kharung Ikop, Pumlen, Lousi and Ngangou.



This city is most famous for the temples and the numerous water bodies all together making it a pretty much perfect getaway which will strike the right balance of urban and a lesser known destination. Just to add in the environment a dash of activity and vibrancy, are the popular bazaars of the town such as the Ningombam Laxmi Bazaar and Athokpam Bazaar. There are several places to visit in the town as well as in the district such as Panthoibee and Chinga Lairenbhi temples, Tomjing Ching and



Best Time To Visit


October to May are the best months to visit Thoubal.

How To Reach


By Air

The nearest airport is located in Imphal which is 22 km away.

By Train

The closest railway station is around 240 km away at Dimapur. 

Shopping


Shopping in Thoubal is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Thoubal to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Thoub



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