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Lungphou Peak Trekking 2024   On the 26th of January 2024, we assembled at Rai Basti, a Lungphou Nepali village, in Kangpokpi district, Manipur ( Northeast India) at around 8:00 in the morning. We took along the 10th grade children, who are so enthusiastic and excited to have this opportunity to go outdoor for trekking. So, from there we started our climb to the hill top towards the west, which is about 2500 meters high. From Rai Basti ,( a Nepali village under Lungphou Village in Kangpokpi district, Manipur) started the climb to the reach the top. It was a steep and challenging climb. We sweat, we rested often drinking up our water bottle. Fortunately, we were able to refilled our bottle as there was a spring on the path in the middle of the jungle. The jungle is rich in natural resources like bamboo, wild vegetables etc.

SIJOU (edible plants in Manipur, India)   This plant is called ' Sijou ' by the Kukis of the Northeast India. It's Scientific name is ' Eurya acuminata 'The leaves are a delicacies for them.   HOW TO PREPARE AND COOK: First, take out the veins from the leaf. Then cook it with waterfor some minutes like 30 minutes. Then, add some rice, a little salt, Chillies. After the rice is boiled, add a little Soda bicarbonate to soften the leaves. Optional: You can add dried/raw beaf, pork, chicken or any meat to taste better. But I like without any meat. When the rice and leaves are soften, tir it with a ladle spoon ( preferably bamboo ladle spoon) for about 30 minutes or more. When it becomes creamy or gluey, it is ready to serve.