Imphal: In a bid to promote battlefield tourism in the region, the Jessami Village Council (JVC) in Manipur’s Ukhrul district is set to host tourists from the United Kingdom on Saturday.
Home to the Chakeshang tribe, the picturesque Jessami village is located in the extreme north of Ukhrul district in Manipur and situated approximately 116 km north of Ukhrul town and 121 km east of Kohima in Nagaland bordering Myanmar.
Dr. Weyepe N Mekrisuh, a resident of Jessami, disclosed that the village will welcome approximately 17 British nationals for a two-day visit to explore significant historical sites, including the Jessami War Memorial and remnants of the Jessami Battle site.
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