2. ABOUT MANIPUR
Manipur, state of India located in the
north eastern part of the country. It is
bordered by the Indian states
of Nagaland to the north, Assam to
the west, and Mizoram to the
southwest and by Myanmar (Burma)
to the south and east. Like other north
eastern states, it is largely isolated
from the rest of India. The name
Manipur means “land of gems.” Its
economy centres
on agriculture and forestry and trade
and cottage industries also are
important. The state capital is Imphal
located in the centre of the state. Area
8,621 square miles (22,327 square
km). Pop. (2001) 2,293,896; (2011)
2,855,794.
4. CUISINE OF MANIPUR
Chamthong or Kangshoi
This is a boiled dish prepared
with seasonal vegetables cut
along with onions, maroi,
cloves, ginger, garlic and salt.
These vegetables are boiled
and then topped with Ngari
and served hot. Soupy in
nature, this dish is served
with rice.
Eromba
Eromba is a very
popular dish, not only
in Manipur but also in
the other nearby
states. The dish is
prepared by boiling a
lot vegetables along
with dried fish.
Morok Metpa
A very tasty and
delicious chutney
made with green and
dried chilllis and then
the coarse paste is
boiled with Ngari and
then mashed with
salt.
5. DESTINATIONS TO BE COVERED IN MANIPUR
Loktak Lake – The Only
Floating Lake In The
World
Loktak Lake is one of the
most famous tourist
attractions in Manipur,
located 53 kms from
Imphal. Considered as
one of the famous lakes
in India.
Opening hours:
9:00 am to 6:00
pm
Charges: Nil
Time required: 1
to 2 hours
Kangla Fort – Speaking Of
Regal Heritage
Kangla Fort, which is also
known as the Palace of
Kangla is located close to
Imphal River. Kangla Fort
was the administrative seat
of various Manipur kings
from Nongda Lairen
Pakhangba to Maharaja
Kulachandra.
Opening hours: 9:00 am to
5:00 pm. The fort is closed on
Wednesdays.
Charges: INR 2/person
Time required: 1 to 2 hours
Singda Dam- Scenic
And Serene
Singda Dam is the highest
mud dam in the World and
a sight to behold.
Overlooking serene Singda
Lake, this dam acts as a
multi-purpose irrigation
project for entire Manipur.
Opening hours: 8:00 am
to 6:00 pm
Charges: Nil
Time required: 1 to 2
hours
6. Keibul Lamjao National
Park is best known for
floating flora of phumdis
and endangered brow-
antlered deer or sangai.
Offering mesmeric views of
the lake, this national park,
sprawling over 40 sq. km is
one of the most beautiful
Manipur tourist attractions.
Opening hours: 9:00 am
to 6:00 pm
Charges: Nil
Time required: 3 to 4
hours
Tharon Cave or The
Uluan Cave is among
the fascinating tourist
attractions in Manipur.
Located near
Tamenglong, this 650 m
long cave tunnel
consists of carvings and
excavations of
Hovnanian Culture of
North Vietnam.
Opening hours: NA
Charges: Nil
Time required: 1 to 2
hours
Keibul Lamjao National
Park – Explore The
Wilderness
Tharon Cave – For Thrill
And Fun
INA Memorial Complex –
Revisiting History
Built in the fond memories
of Bravehearts of Indian
National Army (INA), who
sacrificed their lives for
the country, the INA
Memorial Complex should
be on your bucket list
while holidaying in
Manipur.
Opening hours:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Charges: INR 10 for
museum
Time required: 1 to 2
hours
7. PLAN YOUR TRIP TO MANIPUR
Day 1: Arrive at Imphal – Half Day
Tour
Fly into Imphal Airport. Meet and assist
on arrival. Transfer to hotel / a
wonderfully located cottage in a
beautiful Manipuri village off Imphal. In
the afternoon, visit the State Museum
to understand the history, cultural
diversity and flora and fauna of
Manipur. In the evening we will take
part in the Aarti Puja at the Govindajee
Temple, the main Vaishnavite Temple
of Manipur.
Day 2: Imphal Local Sightseeing City
Tour
Full day guided tour of Imphal City
which will cover the Kangla Fort,
Women’s Market, Saheed Minar, RCKS
Art Gallery, Mapal Kangjeibung which is
the oldest living Polo Ground in the
world, and the two WWII Cemeteries.
Manipur is famous for its handloom and
handicraft products and the Women’s
market is the best place to pick up such
things/souvenirs. A traditional Manipuri
8. Day 3: The Burma Border Tour (110 km/ 4 hours)
Want to experience the thrill of crossing over what is perhaps
India’s most exciting and under-explored international border
or of visiting the place where South Asia meets Southeast
Asia? Then this is the tour for you. We take you to the border
town of Moreh (110 km from Imphal) and cross over into Tamu
in Burma (Myanmar) to see its bustling bazaar, friendly
people, and the main Buddhist monastery. We top it all off with
a delicious Burmese meal! As if that wasn’t enough, en route
near Tengnoupal you enjoy stunning views from the road at
5,000 feet of the mountains that form the India-Burma border.
Day 4: Imphal – Ukhrul (3 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Ukhrul – one of the most
unexploited hill stations of India. This beautiful home of the
cordial indigenous Tangkhul Nagas is situated at a height of
5, 453 ft above sea level. If greenery is something that has
always attracted you, Ukhrul is the town you must visit. The
beautiful sights on the way to Ukhrul are a real treat for the
eyes. On arrival, walk around the town and the market to
see the activities of the cheerful local people.
Overnight at Ukhrul.
9. Day 5: Ukhrul Local Sightseeing Tour
Ukhrul is famous for the Shiroi Lily which
blooms on the slopes of the Shiroi Peak.
Although the lily blooms only in May-June,
many people love to trek the heights of Shiroi
Peak for breathtaking views of the landscape
and greenery. Phangrei is another trekking
route for the more energetic person. Visit the
headman of Ukhrul town to see the human
skulls preserved in his house from the time of
the ‘headhunting’ days.
Day 6: Ukhrul to Loktak Lake (4 hours)
Check out from your hotel and drive towards Imphal and
further along the Tiddim Road. This drive has as its main
destination the breathtakingly beautiful Loktak Lake, the
largest freshwater lake in North East India and Manipur’s top
tourist spot. We can get a bird’s eye view of the lake
from Sendra Island. We stop en route at the Second World
War battlefield of Red Hill where the India Peace
Memorial, the only Japanese Second World War memorial
in India, is located. This tour also includes a visit to
the Indian National Army (INA) Memorial Complex where
men of the Indian National Army (INA) hoisted the Indian
10. Day 7: Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park
Early morning, visit the core area of the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only
floating National Park to see the Sangai, the brow-antlered deer, or the ‘dancing deer’.
Before lunch, go for boating at the Loktak Lake to see the fishing activities, floating huts,
and the migratory birds. This boat ride is a photographer’s and nature lover’s delight.
Post lunch, walk around the lake and visit a local museum on one of the islands on the
lake. Overnight at Sendra Cottage on the Loktak Lake or Homestay.
