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{{Short description|Indian recreation area}}
{{Distinguish|Kangla Nongpok Thong}}
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'''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 {{convert|700|m}}, it covers its area from the ''Sanjenthong Bridge'' in the South to the {{langnf|mni|Nongpok Thong|eastern bridge}} of [[Kangla Fort]] in the North.<ref name=relax>{{Cite web |title=Kangla Nongpok Torban adds new colour to Imphal, but senior citizen seeks relaxation in entry fee |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/ifp-breaking-point/kangla-nongpok-torban-adds-new-colour-to-imphal-but-senior-citizen-seeks-relaxation-in-entry-fee |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=turn>{{Cite web |title=Kangla facility turning into favourite recreational spot: 25th may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=23..250522.may22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== 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.<ref name= relax/>closed every Monday for maintenance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kangla facility to close on June 6, 7: 05th jun22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp8..050622.jun22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
Early morning walkers are allowed to enter free of charge until 8AM. However, visitors are charged {{INRConvert|20|year=2022}} per person for entry to the area from after 8AM.<ref name=turn/>

== 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.<ref name= relax/>

During September 2022, the Bio Clean Water Care Service OPC Private Limited installed four bio [[toilets]] in the Kangla Nongpok Torban under [[Public–private partnership|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 .<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bio-toilet complex inaugurated: 19th sep22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=23..190922.sep22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== 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"''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kangla facility turning into favourite recreational spot: 25th may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=23..250522.may22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=No investor for multi-tier parking project: 31st aug22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=40..310822.aug22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net |quote=Regarding development of Kangla Nongpok Torban as part of beautification plan of Imphal city under Smart City project, the IMC officer said that Kangla Nongpok Torban project will be extended further to the northern side and Ima Keithel Road development will be extended up to Khoyathong junction.}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Imphal campaign |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/6/26/Imphal-Jun-25-DIPR-Department-of-Municipal-Administration-Housing-and-Urban-Development-MAHUD.amp.html |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Imphal campaign: 26th jun22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=6..260622.jun22 |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Kangla Sanathong]]
* [[Statue of Meidingu Nara Singh]]
* [[Hijagang]]
* [[Pakhangba Temple, Kangla|Iputhou Pakhangba Laishang]]
* [[Manung Kangjeibung]]
* [[Museums in Kangla]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Kangla Nongpok Torban}}
* {{Cite web |title=Kangla facility turning into favourite recreational spot – Manipur News |date=24 May 2022 |url=http://www.manipur.org/news/2022/05/24/kangla-facility-turning-into-favourite-recreational-spot/ |access-date=2022-09-28 |language=en-US}}

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[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Imphal]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials to Meitei royalty]]
[[Category:Public art in India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Manipur]]

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NicolasBull1 at 20:46, 29 December 2025