Manipur

Explore Manipur

Being a multilingual state, Manipur is gifted with classical dance, scrumptious cuisines and traditional sensation that surrounds like a lighted incense stick in holy shrines. From the natural lakes and streams to evergreen forests to attractiveness of waterfalls, the state has made itself a place that tourists cannot stop themselves from doting.  Being one of the must-visit tourist terminuses in India, the state has been flourishing because of the rich diversity. The tourists will have a quantity of places to visit and things to do in Manipur comprising Imphal, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Senapati, Tamenglong, Chandel. Also, tourists can get pandered in various activities like Boating in Loktak Lake in Imphal, Shop in the Tamu International Market in Moreh, a visit to the Keibul Lamjao National Park in Bishnupur which is yet another theme of tourist interest reflected to be the only floating national park in the world.

With the literal connotation of Manipur being ‘jewelled town’, the name validates the small and picturesque land-dwelling. Visiting Manipur, tourists can eyewitness the polite and sociable nature of the people. Other than this, travellers can also appreciate the richness in its cultural tradition and society. Tourist can even enjoy the Raasleela and the conventional dance of Manipur which holds a noteworthy spot in the cultural map of India.

Coming to the tourist attractions in Manipur, it’s sure that it cannot be finished in a day or two but one thing that needs to be kept in mind is that the must-visit spaces shouldn’t be missed when travelling to Manipur.  Explore and discover all the places of Manipur tourism including Ema Keithel (Mother’s Market), People’s Museum, Shree Govindajee Temple, Sirohi National Park, Manipur State Museum, Sekta Archaeological Living Museum, Manipur Zoological Gardens, Keibul Lamjao National Park, Ikop Lake, Red Hill Lokpaching, Kangla Fort, Waithou Lake, Loktak Lake, Khonghampat Orchidarium and Matai Garden in Imphal; Thoubal River, Imphal River, Khongjom War Memorial in Thoubal, Louis Lake, Thoubal Bazar; Khayang Peak, Shirui Kashung Peak, Kachou Phung Lake, Shirui Kashung, Hundung Mangva Cave, Khangkhui Cave, Ango Ching in Ukhrul, Nillai Tea Estate and plenty of other top tourism attractions to visit.

Added to these, shopping in Manipur is all about jewellery, handloom and local handicraft which tourists can purchase at the Handloom House, Khwairamband Bazar, Sangai Handloom, Tribal Emporium and few other colorful local markets. Also, if tourists come about to visit Manipur in the month of April, they can make the utmost of their holidays by receiving the prospect to celebrate Manipur’s local New Year with great splendor and spectacle. Tourists can even see locals ascending the hills throughout the festival which is believed to be a part of their belief. Not just this, but one can revel in Cheiraoba which is followed by a dance festival showcasing countless dance forms like Krishna Raasleela.

Manipur is one of the best places to visit in India and reflected to be a heaven for the flora and fauna aficionada. Nature lovers can visit the biggest freshwater lake in the country, Loktak which is renowned for the numerous Phumdis or balanced swamps appears to be like a mini island on the lake. Also, there is Keibul Lamjao National Park which is situated in the south of the lake and is the single floating wildlife sanctuary in the world.