- Source: Kangla Nongpok Torban
Kangla Nongpok Torban or Eastern Bank of the Kangla is a riverside recreation area, on the eastern bank of the Imphal River in Imphal, Manipur, India.
It was developed under the aegis of Imphal Smart City Limited. With the length of approximately 700 metres (2,300 ft), it covers its area from the Sanjenthong Bridge in the South to the Nongpok Thong (Meitei for 'eastern bridge') of Kangla Fort in the North.
Opening hours
Kangla Nongpok Torban is open from 5AM to 7PM. The ticket counter closes at 6:30 PM, half an hour before the park closes.closed every Monday for maintenance.
Early morning walkers are allowed to enter free of charge until 8AM. However, visitors are charged ₹20 (equivalent to ₹21 or 25¢ US in 2023) per person for entry to the area from after 8AM.
Features and facilities
The Kangla Nongpok Torban includes an open gym, walking track, cycling track, exercise, food plaza, kiosks and a performance stage.
10 bicycles are available for visitors to hire by booking though a mobile app opened under the smart city project.
During September 2022, the Bio Clean Water Care Service OPC Private Limited installed four bio toilets in the Kangla Nongpok Torban under PPP model. Its service and maintenance are provided by the installing agency without taking any charges from the government.
The four toilets are meant for ladies, gents, handicapped and transgender people .
Development
In the first phase of development work, stretching approximately 700 metres of area, the Kangla Nongpok Torban is fully developed starting from "Sanjenthong" to the "Nongpok Thong".
In the second phase of development work, the Kangla Nongpok Torban is planned to be stretched further from "Nongpok Thong" to "Minuthong".
Campaigns
On 25 June 2022, a campaign named "Green Imphal City Campaign" was organised under the theme "Planting towards Greener, Cleaner Imphal" by the Department of Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) in the Kangla Nongpok Torban.
See also
Kangla Sanathong
Statue of Meidingu Nara Singh
Hijagang
Iputhou Pakhangba Laishang
Manung Kangjeibung
Museums in Kangla
References
External links
"Kangla facility turning into favourite recreational spot – Manipur News". 24 May 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Kangla Nongpok Torban
- Kangla fort
- Kangla (disambiguation)
- Kangla Nongpok Thong
- Sanggai Yumpham
- Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board
- Heingang Ching
- Lainingthou Sanamahi Kiyong
- Nongmaiching Hill
- Lainingthou Sanna Mahee Sanna Pung, Kangleipak
