Tourism

Tourist Places

Khoupum Waterfall

Khoupum Waterfall is located in the Noney district of Manipur, this valley lies at a distance of 81 km from Imphal and makes for an amazing day trip. It’s a real paradise in all terms; thanks to its fresh air, gushing waterfalls, lush green mountains, huts surrounded by paddy fields, a beautiful lake, the Barak River, and the Khoupum dam. It is one of the least explored areas in Manipur. Additionally, this little piece of paradise is ideal for enjoying a picnic, watching the sunset, and feeling the breeze of the water on your face. The beauty of nature in this part of Manipur will surely leave you spellbound. 

Railway Bridge: NONEY

Indian Railways has completed work on 75% of Noney Bridge, the world’s tallest railway pier bridge in Manipur, part of the 111-km Jiribam-Imphal project. The bridge is part of the Railways’ efforts to improve connectivity with remote areas where transportation is still a major problem. The work is being undertaken by North East Frontier Railway.

The bridge, being constructed at the Aling river (Boundary between Khumji-Nungtek,Karuangmuan) across Noney District, has been described by experts as an engineering marvel. Standing at 141 metres, it will be the tallest pier bridge in the world, surpassing the record currently held by the 139-metre Mala-Rijeka viaduct in Montenegro.

The bridge will be 703 metres long, with the piers being constructed using hydraulic augers. The tall piers needed are specially designed using slip-form technique to ensure efficient and continual construction. The alignment passes through steep rolling hills of the Patkai region on the Himalayas’ eastern trail. The bridge, being built at an estimated cost of Rs 374 crore.