Kakching Garden
Details: Kakching Garden is a beautifully landscaped park situated on the Uyok Ching hill, overlooking the town of Kakching. It was developed as a major tourist attraction to showcase the natural beauty and horticultural skills of the local community. The garden is a mix of colorful flower beds, wel l-maintained lawns, and various religious shrines. It houses the Mahadev Temple, a statue of Hao Sampubi, and an Ibudhou Pakhang Laiseng shrine. The park is a symbol of environmental awareness and community dedication. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll along the paved pathways while breathing in the fresh mountain air. The garden also features a rose garden and several artistic installations. From the top of the hill, one can get a panoramic view of the vast paddy fields and the Sekmai River. It has become a popular meeting place for people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
General information
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Ideal Duration:
2-3 HoursPlace Type:
Ecological Park / GardenEntry Fees:
Entry Ticket: A nominal fee of approximately INR 20 to INR 50 is charged for maintenance.
Camera Fee: A small additional charge might be applicable for professional photography equipment. ...Entry Ticket: A nominal fee of approximately INR 20 to INR 50 is charged for maintenance.
Camera Fee: A small additional charge might be applicable for professional photography equipment.Timing:
Opening Hours: Generally open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the general public.
Best Time: Early morning at 7:30 AM is ideal for nature walks before the afternoon sun gets too strong. ...Opening Hours: Generally open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the general public.
Best Time: Early morning at 7:30 AM is ideal for nature walks before the afternoon sun gets too strong.Special Events:
Community Festivals: The garden serves as a venue for local cultural gatherings and traditional music performances.
Flower Shows: Occasional seasonal exhibitions are held to display the best blooms from the surrounding region. ...Community Festivals: The garden serves as a venue for local cultural gatherings and traditional music performances.
Flower Shows: Occasional seasonal exhibitions are held to display the best blooms from the surrounding region.Best Photo Spots:
Hillside Steps: The colorful steps leading up the garden provide a vibrant and geometric frame for portraits.
Valley Backdrop: Use the vast green fields below the hill as a natural canvas for landscape photography.
Read MoreHillside Steps: The colorful steps leading up the garden provide a vibrant and geometric frame for portraits.
Valley Backdrop: Use the vast green fields below the hill as a natural canvas for landscape photography.
Temple Spires: The traditional architecture of the shrines against the blue sky is a classic shot.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Stroll the Lawns: Walk through the meticulously manicured grass and enjoy the symmetry of the garden beds.
Visit Shrines: Pay your respects at the various temples and learn about the local Sanamahism and Hindu faiths.
Photography: Take stunning photos of the flowers and the expansive valley views from the hill's edge.
Dine at the Park: Visit the onsite restaurant to taste local Manipuri snacks and refreshing beverages.
Relax at the Rose Garden: Spend time in the dedicated rose section which features numerous rare varieties. ...
Information
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Why Famous:
Panoramic Views: It is famous for offering the best bird's-eye view of the Kakching town and its surroundings.
Floral Diversity: The garden is renowned for its wide variety of roses and seasonal flowers that bloom year-round.Panoramic Views: It is famous for offering the best bird's-eye view of the Kakching town and its surroundings.
Floral Diversity: The garden is renowned for its wide variety of roses and seasonal flowers that bloom year-round.
Cultural Harmony: It is famous for hosting shrines of different religions within one peaceful complex. -
Architecture:
Hillside Design: The garden is built on a slope, using terraces to create different levels of floral displays.
Shrine Architecture: The Mahadev Temple follows traditional designs with modern touches, using local stone and wood.Hillside Design: The garden is built on a slope, using terraces to create different levels of floral displays.
Shrine Architecture: The Mahadev Temple follows traditional designs with modern touches, using local stone and wood.
Statue Dimensions: The statue of Hao Sampubi is a prominent life-sized figure that serves as a cultural landmark.
Eco-Friendly: The structures are designed to blend into the hill, minimizing the impact on the natural landscape. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Arrive at Imphal Airport and take a taxi; the journey takes about 1. 5 hours through the highway.
By Train: Use Jiribam or Dimapur stations, then travel by road to Imphal and then to Kakching.
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Near Tourist Places:
1. Sekmai River (2 KMS), 2. Sugnu (30 KMS), 3. Loktak Lake (45 KMS), 4. Keibul Lamjao (50 KMS), 5. Pallel (12 KMS), 6. Thoubal (20 KMS), 7. Imphal City (44 KMS), 8. Moreh Border (65 KMS), 9. Waithou Lake (25 KMS), 10. Andro Village (35 KMS).
Tourism Tips
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Health & Safety: The paths can be steep; elderly visitors should take frequent breaks while climbing the hill levels.
Packing: Carry sunblock and a hat; the hilltop can be quite sunny during the midday hours.
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