The Chandel District (formerly known as Tengnoupal District) came into existence on May 13, 1974. The District lies in the south-eastern part of Manipur at 24o40' N Latitude and 93o50' E Longitude. It is the border district of the state. Its neghbors are Myanmar (erstwhile Burma) on the south, Ukhrul district on the east, Churachandpur district on the south and west, and Thoubal district on the north. It is about 64 km. away from Imphal. The National Highway No. 39 passes through this district. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

The district is inhabited by several communities. It is sparsely inhabited by about 20 different tribes. They are scattered all over the district. Prominent tribes in the district are Anal, Lamkang, Kuki, Moyon, Monsang, Chothe, Thadou, Paite, Maring and Zou etc. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent. There are also other communities like Meiteis, and Muslims (Meitei Pangal) in small numbers as compared to the tribes. Non-Manipuris like Nepalis, Tamils, Bengalis, Punjabis and Biharis are also settled in this district.

Flora and Fauna
Anisomeles indica (Thoiding Amuba : Manipuri): A strongly scented shrubby plant found in Pallel area, is used as an appetizer. [1]

Anotis foetida (Khut-chappi : Manipuri):
A small herb found in Sugnu and Pallel areas, its smashed roots are applied to fractured bone which acts as a poultice of plaster of Paris for setting and healing. The same is applied to boils Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

Areca catechu (Supari : Manipuri) :
A slender tall palm, cultivated in Moreh area. Paste of the nut after rubbing on the stone with water is applied to leucodermal patches.

Brucea javanica (Heining : Manipuri):
A small deciduous tree found in Pallel, its fruits are used for diarrhoea, dysentery and malignant malaria. Poultice of leaves is applied in skin troubles. Roots are used in bowel complaints

Crasscephalum crepidiodes (Terapaibi : Manipuri):
A herb found in Moreh area, whose lotion of leaves is used as a mild stomachic

The only ape found in India , the Hoolok Gibbon locally known as Yongmu, is also found in Chandel district. Similarly, the Slow Loris, the Stumped Tailed Macaque, the Pig Tailed Macaque are the other rare primates that occur in the forests. Sometimes rare nocturnal carnivores, the Clouded leopard and the Golden Cat are also sighted. Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays. The gigantic land animal, the elephant, makes seasonal migration into the Indo-Myanmar border areas.

The Himalayan Black Bear is also found in Chandel. The rare and elusive Malayan Sun Bear is restricted to the Unique forests in the Indo-Myanmar border areas. Herds of Bison, as well as of Sambhar, can be seen during night in New Samtal area. Thai Pangolins can also sighted in the Indo-Myanmar border areas which falls under Chandel. Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.

Birds like Pheasant, Burmese peafowl and jungle fowls are also sighted in Chandel.

The Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area network in Manipur, is situated on the Indo-Myanmar border of Chandel. The sanctuary is the home of about 86 species of fishes, 6 species of amphibians, 29 species of mammalians. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.