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How To Reach Mapithel Dam
Ukhrul, Manipur, India
Engineering and Water Resource Project: The Mapithel Dam, officially known as the Thoubal Multipurpose Project, is a major engineering feat constructed across the Thoubal River. Its primary purposes are vital to the region's infrastructure: generating 7.5 megawatts of hydroelectric power, irrigating over 33,449 hectares of agricultural land, and providing 10 million gallons of drinking water to the state capital, Imphal. The earth dam has a substantial length of 1,120 meters. Completed in recent years (officially inaugurated in 2020), the dam creates a vast water reservoir that has significantly altered the local landscape, forming a large lake surrounded by hills. While essential for development, the project has historically been controversial, involving protests and legal battles from the local affected communities regarding displacement and environmental impact. Today, the dam site and the resulting reservoir are also a place of scenic beauty, particularly the vast expanse of the water body set against the rugged hills, making it a unique destination for visitors interested in large-scale human-made marvels and their interaction with the environment. The reservoir has also fostered new livelihoods, such as large-scale fish rearing (pisciculture) through cage and pen culture, notably for the indigenous Ngahou fish.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Imphal International Airport (IMF) (Approx. 35 KMS from the dam, but Rs. 100 KMS from Ukhrul). From Imphal, hire a taxi to the dam site (Approx. 1-2 hours).

By Train: Nearest major railway station is Dimapur Railway Station (DMV) (Approx. 210-220 KMS from Ukhrul). Follow the road route via Imphal (Longer journey).

By Road: The dam is most easily accessed from Imphal (Approx. 35 KMS). From Ukhrul town (Approx. 75-85 KMS), you will need to hire a reserved taxi for a full day. The route goes via the main Ukhrul-Imphal road (NH-150) and then branches off towards the dam site on the Thoubal River. The total drive from Ukhrul is about 3-4 hours.

By Local Transport: Public transport from Ukhrul is infrequent and unreliable for this specific spot. A dedicated, reserved local taxi/jeep is the most feasible and safe option for this long day trip. :

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