Manipur, as the name suggests, is a land of jewels. It is one of the “7 Sisters”of North-Eastern India. Its rich cultural heritage in martial arts, dance, theatre and sculpture has endured the test of time. Enjoy the charming beauty of Manipur with Theotherhome.com.

1. MANIPUR

2. Location
Nestled in the lower
eastern cornerof the
Indian
Subcontinent, the
stateof Manipur
shares 352 km of
international
boundarywith
Myanmarand lies
south of
Nagaland, north of
Mizoram and eastof

3. GeoGraphy & cLimate
Manipur, as the name
suggests, is a land of jewels.
It is oneof the “7 Sisters”
of North-Eastern India.
Its rich cultural heritage in
martial arts, dance, theatre
and sculpture has endured
the testof time.
Thecharm of Manipur lies in its breath-taking
natural beauty with lush greenery and a moderate
climate.
Area 22,347 km2
Capital Imphal
Population 27.2 lakhs
Language Meiteilon
Climate Moderate
Rains: May-Mid October
Warmest: July (32 C)
Coldest: January (0 C)
Best Season Octoberto February

4. pLaces of interest

5. history & heritaGe sites:
• manipur state museum
• War cemetary
• shaheed minar
• KanGLa fort
• red hiLL
• chorus repertory theatre
• bishnupur
• KhWairamband bazaar
• st. Joseph's cathedraL church
• shri GovindaJee tempLe
eco tourism sites
• manipur zooLoGicaL parK
• KhonGhampat orchidarium
• KeibuL LamJao nationaL parK
• tamenGLonG
• uKhruL
• dzuKo vaLLey
• •
Culture & Religion:
St. Joseph's Cathedral
cuLturaL & reLiGiCohuurcsh sites:
LoKtaK LaKe
Eco-Tourism: Loktak Lake
History & Heritage:
Manipur State Museum
History &
Heritage:
Kangla Fort
Eco-Tourism: DzukoValley
Eco-Tourism: Tamenglong
Eco-Tourism:
Keibul Lamjao
National Park
Culture & Religion:
Shri GovindajeeTemple

6. Shaheed Minar
The indomitable spiritof the patriotic Meitei and
tribal martyrs, who sacrificed their liveswhile
fighting the British in 1891, is commemorated by
this tall Minarat BirTikendrajit Park in the heart
of Imphal city.
War Cemetary
Commemorating the memories
of the British and Indian soldiers
whodied during World War II,
these War Cemeteries are managed
by the Commonwealth War Graves
Commission.
History & Heritage

7.  Kangla
The centreof Manipur's powertill 1891,
the historical embodimentof Manipur
Rulersand the peopleof Manipur,
Kangla has a significant place in the
heartand mind of the peopleof
Manipur.
 Red Hill
Red Hill is the spotwherea fierce
battletook place between the British
and Japanese forces in World War 2.
History & Heritage

8.  Shri GovindajeeTemple
A historicVaishnavite
centre, adjoining Manipur's
former Maharajas' Royal
Palace, the Govindajee temple
is one of the mostattractive
sights for the tourists.
 Bishnupur
Bishnupur Town prides itself in
the 15th century Vishnu Temple
built of small bricks, supposedly
of Chinese inf luence.
Culture & religion

9.  St. Joseph’s Cathedral
It is located about 5km from the
main cityat
Mantripukhri, Imphal. Its
splendid architecture makes it
oneof the unique landmarksof
Imphal.
 Khwairamband Bazar
Khwairamband Bazar is a
uniqueall-women’s
market, with ‘Imas’ or mothers
running the stalls.
Culture & religion

10.  DzukoValley
It is a beautiful green valley in Senapati District bordering
Nagaland. It is famous for its rare terrestrial lilycalled Dzuko
Lilyand theenchanting snowclad valleyduring January &
February. The highest peak of Manipur Mount Iso is located
behind thisvalley.
Eco-tourism

11.  DzukoValley
Eco-tourism

12.  Loktak Lake
48 Kms. from Imphal, is the largest fresh water lake in
the North East Region. Visitors geta bird's eyeview of
life on the Lake small islands thatare actually f loating
weedson which the Lake-dwellers live in the backdrop
of the shimmering bluewaterof the Lake from the
Tourist Bunglowsetatop Sendra Island. The Sendra
Tourist Homewith an attached Cafeteria is an ideal
touristspot. Boating and otherwatersportsare
organised here in Takmu Water Sports Complex.
Eco-tourism

13. --
 Loktak Lake
Eco-tourism

14.  Ukhrul
Ukhrul is the highest hill
stationof the stateand it
is famous fora peculiar
typeof land lily knownas
the Siroi lily.
 Tamenglong Tamenglong
is known for its deep
gorges, mysteriouscaves
and its exoticorchids.
Eco-tourism

15.  Manipur Zoological Park
Manipur Zoological Park is a place tosee thegraceful
brown antlered deer (Sangai), oneof the rarest species in
theworld.
 Khonghampat Orchidarium
Khonghampat Orchidarium is home to more than 110
rarevarieties of orchids.
 Keibul Lamjao National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park is the last natural habitatof
‘Sangai’, thedancing deerof Manipur. Kaina is a sacred
placeof the Hindus.
Eco-tourism

16. festivaLs of manipur
 Yaoshang (February/March)
 Cheiraoba - The Manipur NewYear (April)
 Kang - The Rath Yatra Of Manipur (July)
 Heikru Hitongba (September)
 Kut-Festival Of Kuki-Chin-Mizo (1st November)
 Gang-Ngai-Festival Of Kabui Nagas
(December/January)

17. yaoshanG (hoLi)
Celebrated for fivedays
commencing from the full moon
dayof Phalguna
(February/March), Yaoshang is
the premier festival of Manipur.
The Thabal Chongba - a kind of
Manipuri folk dance, is
particularlyassociated with this
festival.
Yaoshang to Manipur is what
Durga Puja is to Bengal, Diwali in
north Indiaand Bihu to Assam

18. cheiraoba - the neW year
During the festival special
festivedishes are prepared
which are firstoffered to
variousdeities. Celebrated
during the month of
April, a partof the ritual
entails villagersclimbing
the nearest hill tops in the
belief that itwill enable
them to rise togreater
heights in theirworldly
life.

19. KanG - the rath yatra
Oneof the biggest Hindu
festivalsof Manipur, this
festival is celebrated for
ten days in the month of
July. Lord Jagannath leaves
his temple in a car known
as ‘Kang’ in Manipur
pulled bydevoteeswhovie
with oneanother for this
honour.

20. heiKru hitonGba
Celebrated in the monthof
September. Long narrow
boats are used to
accommodatea large
numberof rowers. Idol of
Lord Vishnu is installed
before the
commencementof the
race.

21. Kut-festivaL of
KuKi-chin-mizo
It is an autumn festival of the
different tribes of Kuki-Chin-
Mizogroupsof Manipur. The
festival has been variously
described atdifferent places
amongstdifferent tribes as
Chavang Kutor Khodou.
It is a festival celebrating the
harvestand is observed on
the 1st Novembereveryyear.

22. GanG-nGai-festivaL of Kabui naGas
Celebrated for fivedays in
the month of
December/January, Gang-
Ngai is an important festival
of the Kabui Nagas. The
festival openswith theomen
taking ceremonyon the first
dayand the restof thedays
areassociated with common
feast, dancesof old men
womenand of boysand
girls, presentationof
farewell gifts.

23. cuLture
&
cuisine

24. Theatreand society in
Manipurare intimately
linked, as in many partsof
theworld. Manipuris are a
culturallyenthusiastic
people. Cultural spirit has
never been allowed to be
blownoutdespite thearea's
remoteness from theoutside
world. This is why it still
thrives in the Manipur valley.

25. Manipuri dance is the perfect
representationof Manipuri culture.
Thedance isoftendevoted to
religious themes, like the Raas Lila
(lovestoryof Radhaand Krishna).
The 29 tribes of Manipur have
differentdances tooffer –
Lai Haroba (feastof dances,
representing celebrations of Gods),
Pung Cholem (Mridang dance),
Mao Naga dance, the priestess
danceof Malbe Jagoi, Thangal Surang danceetc. Thevibrant
cultureof the Manipuris is ref lected in theirdanceand theatre.

26. Most Manipuri food is hotand rich. Oomorok which with Naga
Mirch may not beas famous, but the highest numberof this Chilli
is planted and consumed in Manipur. Thestaple food is riceand
fish, with seasonal vegetables.
Thereare more than 200 varieties
of Manipuri dishes. Iromba, whose
main ingredientsare the fermented
fish (which iscalled Ngari) and
Chillies is a favourite.
Manipuri cuisinealsoconsists of
unusual vegetables like
Thangjing(Gorgon), Soibum(Khorisa),
Hawaijaar(fermented soyabean),
Yongchaak(sataw), etc.

27. hoW to reach By Air:
Imphal is the second largestairport in the region. Imphal is connected to KOLKATA
, NEW DELHI , GUWAHATI, AIZAWL , DIMAPUR & SILCHAR byAir India , Jet
Airways , Indigo & NE Shuttles.
 IMPHAL - NEW DELHI (DAILY)
 IMPHAL - KOLKATA (DAILY)
 IMPHAL - GUWAHATI (DAILY)
 IMPHAL - AIZAWL (4 TIMES A WEEK)
 IMPHAL - SILCHAR (4 TIMES A WEEK)
 IMPHAL - DIMAPUR (4 TIMES A WEEK)
 IMPHAL - AGARTALA (4 TIMES A WEEK)
 Internal travel is facilitated with numerousTaxis & Buses. Frequent buses
connect Imphal citywith all thedistricts. Autorickshaws, Rickshaw pullers
areoneof the bestoptions forshopping & seeing the places in and around
the Imphal city.

28.  Railways:
NH-39 links Imphal with railhead at Dimapur in Nagaland 215
km to the north. NH 53 links Imphal with railhead at Jiribam
225 Km in the south-west. Railways will reach Imphal by 2016.
 Roadways
Private owned and managed deluxe coaches run daily from
Imphal to Guwahati and Dimapurand back thus facilitating
along the 3 National Highwayviz.
1. N.H -39 VIA NAGALAND
2. N.H -53 VIA SILCHAR
3. N.H -150 VIA MIZORAM
Crisscrossing the stateand connecting all thedistricts.

29. do’s and dont’sDO’S
 Read about the tribal culture of Manipur i.e. about their traditions and
history.
 Knowabout the temperature prevailing at the time of visit.
 Adhereto photography/filming restrictions at monuments.
 Keepvaluables in hotel locker/safe deposit vaults and get receipt
DONT’S
 Avoid travelling to hilly areas and nearriversduring the rainyseason.
 Don’t travel without tickets in public transports
 Don'tencourage beggars.
 Don'taccept food ordrink from strangers.
 Don't buy articles made from rareand endangered spices of animals which
are banned.
 Smoking and drinking is not allowed in public places

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