{"id":95647,"date":"2026-03-30T17:31:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=95647"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:31:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:01:02","slug":"manipur-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/manipur-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"Manipur Hills, Geography, Flora, Fauna, Tribes, Peaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Manipur Hills are one of the most scenic and culturally rich hill regions in Northeast India. Surrounding the central valley of Manipur, these hills are known for their lush greenery, tribal heritage, biodiversity, and breathtaking landscapes. The Manipur Hills form a major part of the eastern Himalayan extension and play a crucial role in the region\u2019s ecology, climate, and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Manipur Hills<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Manipur Hills cover nearly 90% of the geographical area of Manipur, forming a ring around the central Imphal Valley. These hills are part of the Purvanchal Range, an extension of the greater Himalayan system, and are characterized by moderate to high elevations, dense forests, and winding rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terrain is highly rugged with steep slopes, narrow valleys, deep gorges, and dense forest cover, making it difficult for large-scale infrastructure development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The altitude generally ranges from 900 meters to around 3,000 meters, with the highest peak being <\/span><b>Mount Iso<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (about 2,994 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important hill ranges influencing the region include the <\/span><b>Patkai Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/naga-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Naga Hills<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Mizo Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notable highland areas include <\/span><b>Shirui Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, famous for rare species, and <\/span><b>Dzukou Valley,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> known for its scenic beauty and seasonal flowers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The climate is subtropical to temperate, with mild summers, cool winters, and heavy monsoon rainfall, supporting thick vegetation and biodiversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hills act as a major watershed region, giving rise to several rivers including tributaries of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/barak-river\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Barak River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other seasonal streams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The forest cover includes tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, subtropical pine, and temperate forests, making the region ecologically rich.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dominant vegetation includes <\/span><b>bamboo, cane, oak, pine, teak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>chestnut trees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with a wide variety of medicinal plants and herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hills are globally recognized for their rich <\/span><b>orchid <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diversity and rare endemic species like the <\/span><b>Shirui Lily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which blooms only in specific conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fauna includes mammals like deer, wild boar, clouded leopard, and primates such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/hoolock-gibbon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>hoolock gibbons<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with diverse bird species including hornbills and migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The endangered <\/span><b>Sangai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though mainly found in valley wetlands, is ecologically connected to the hill ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important protected areas include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/keibul-lamjao-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Keibul Lamjao National Park<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (world\u2019s only floating park), Sirohi National Park (Shirui National Park), Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, and Jiri-Makru Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hills are inhabited by various tribal communities including <\/span><b>Naga, Kuki<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Zomi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tribes, each having distinct languages, customs, and traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal societies are largely community-based and depend on agriculture, forest resources, and traditional practices for livelihood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/shifting-cultivation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shifting cultivation<\/strong><\/a> (<\/span><b>jhum farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is widely practiced, along with terrace farming and horticulture in some areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural richness is reflected in festivals like<\/span><b> Lui-Ngai-Ni <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Kut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, traditional dances, music, and handicrafts such as bamboo work and handloom weaving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The region has economic importance due to forest resources like <\/span><b>bamboo <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>timber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as growing eco-tourism and adventure tourism potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hills hold strategic importance as they form a natural international boundary with <\/span><b>Myanmar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manipur Hills provide key information on geography climate biodiversity flora fauna tribes peaks and protected areas in Northeast 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