Avoid
Tamenglong in July
Manipur, India
July: Tamenglong is cut off. Villages are self-sufficient because they have to be. You are not.
The July story
People get stranded for weeks. There is no helicopter rescue, no backup road, no plan B. Stay away.
Why July scores 1/5
Weather
Peak monsoon — avoid
Roads & Access
note: From Imphal — 150km, 8-10 hrs on terrible roads. From Dimapur (Nagaland) — 180km, also rough.. from nearest city: Imphal 150km, 8-10 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: District Hospital Tamenglong very basic. Imphal 150km for serious cases — but road takes 8+ hrs.. rescue: District admin + Assam Rifles. ambulance: None reliable. nearest hospital: District Hospital Tamenglong
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only — intermittent. No other network.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
1,260m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January opens Tamenglong's trails without the mud — the wildest district in Manipur at its most navigable. |
| February | 4/5 | February keeps Tamenglong dry and its secrets accessible — if you can handle the basics. |
| March | 4/5 | March warms Tamenglong into its most colourful chapter — oranges ripen and wildflowers compete. |
| April | 3/5 | April is Tamenglong between seasons — winter's clarity fading, monsoon's drama building. |
| May | 3/5 | May primes Tamenglong for monsoon — the waterfalls preview what's coming, and what's coming is a lot. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon — dangerous |
| Julyviewing | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — avoid |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 1/5 | Late monsoon — still risky |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — BEST for waterfalls |
| November | 3/5 | November dries Tamenglong into trekking condition — the trails firm up and the waterfalls step down from October's peak. |
| December | 3/5 | December chills Tamenglong into quiet beauty — the wildest corner of Manipur under winter stillness. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Imphal 150km, 8-10 hrs
Elevation
1,260m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
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