TOURIST PLACES
Manipur Zoological Garden:
Shri Shri Govindajee Temple:
Kangla:
Manipur Zoological Garden is situated at Iroishenba at the foot of the hillocks where full of pine trees are grown, which is about 6 km west from Imphal town. The Garden is on the way from Imphal – Kangchup Road. One of the rarest species of the world “brow-antlered deer” is found in this garden.
Shri Shri Govindajee Temple:
This temple is a sacred place for the Vaishnavites, decorated with beautiful twin gold domes. The temple has a large hall with a courtyard. It is situated just adjacent to the palace of the former kings of Manipur.
Kangla:
'Kangla' was the ancient capital of Manipur from the ancient times down to the year 1891 AD. It is located at the heart of the Imphal city. It is an old palace situated on the western side of the Imphal river bank. Kangla means ‘dry land’ in old Meitei dialect.
Saheed Minar:
The Minor is situated at the Bir Tikendrajit Park on the eastern side of Imphal Pologround. It commemorates the indomitable spirit of the Manipur martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Manipur during Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891.
Khuman Lampak National Stadium:
Khuman Lampak Sports Complex is the biggest sports complex in Manipur and within its campus main stadium with synthetic track and natural turf football ground, synthetic hockey stadium, cycle velodrome, indoor stadium, 50 m swimming and diving pool, cricket ground, Kangshang, auditorium, etc are available.
Khwairamband Bazaar:
This is also called Ima Keithel in local dialect. The market is very special for the people of Manipur because all the stall holders are women. This is a large covered market split into two sections on both sides of the Khwairamband Road. Vegetables, fishes, household utensils & implements and fruits are sold on one side and colourful handloom shawls, bedsheets, phaneks, khudeis on the other.
Manipur State Museum:
The Manipur State Museum was inaugurated by the late Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi on 23rd September, 1969. This Museum has become a full-fledged multipurpose Museum comprising of various galleries like - Archeology, Ethnology, Painting, Natural History, Jallan, Children's Gallery and an open air gallery for housing the 78ft long boat called Hiyang Hiren (Royal boat).
Koubru Leikha:
Koubru is believed to be one of the pious hills of Manipur since time immemorial. More than a three hundred years old temple of Lord Koubru Mahadeva is situated at the foothill of this Koubru hill called Koubru Leikha. Many devotees visited the temple from different parts of the state and the place became one of the famous tourist spots in the state.
War Cemetery:
This place stands in the heart of the Imphal city for those war heroes of the British and the Indian Armies who died in the Second World War maintained well with bronze plaques recording brief accounts of their sacrifices. It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Bishnupur:
Bishnupur is situated about 27 km west of Imphal city on Tiddim Road. The conical temple of Lord Vishnu that was built in 1467 during the reign of King Kiyamba is situated at Bishnupur. The temple is constructed in accordance with Chinese tradition and design. It is also the district headquarter of Bishnupur District.
Loukoipat Ecological Park:
It is one of the tourist spots in Bishnupur established in the early part of 1992. The lake is surrounded by green foliage hillocks situated just at the outskirt of the main Bishnupur town. Pedalos (Pedal Rowing Boats) are also available for the tourists.
Moirang:
It is located 45 km away from Imphal city towards the south western side of the Capital. The place is famous since the flag of the Indian National Army (INA) was first hoisted on the Indian soil on 14th April 1944. A bronze statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in uniform stands tall at this place. This place is also famous for Moirang Lai-Haraoba festival to honor the pre-Hindu deity Lord Thangjing at the temple situated in the vicinity of the town.
Kakching Leikol (Uyokching):
It is situated on the hillock near Kakching, which is about 45 Km away from Imphal. Many varieties of flora are abundantly grown on this hillock with beautiful hill shrubs and charming natural surroundings creates the place more scenic view. One can get complete view of Kakching Valley from this hillock.
Sendra Island:
Loktak Lake:
Loktak Lake, a very scenic destination, 48 Km from the capital city of Imphal, is the largest freshwater lake in the north eastern India. It is rich in bio-diversity which has made it the perfect home of avian life. The beauty of the lake has been enhanced by the presence of floating weed called Phumdi. Tourists can get fascinating glimpses of the lake from hotels and tourist bungalows situated atop the surrounding Sendra islands. The presence of the Keibul Lamjao National Park on the southern part of the lake, which is the only floating national park of this world, has made the lake more unique.
Sendra Island:
It is situated in the middle of the Loktak Lake with tourist cottages. From these place tourists can get fascinating view of the Loktak Lake and its surroundings.
Singda Dam:
Kaina:
Loktak Hydropower Project:
The Loktak Hydropower Project is situated at Ningthoukhong on the Imphal River with the Loktak Lake waters as the source of the power generation. The Multipurpose project was built in the year 1983 for supplying power to Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura.
Keibul Lamjao National Park:
It is the only floating park in the world situated on the Southern shores of Loktak Lake. It is also the only remaining natural habitat of the Eld’s Deer, also called Brow-antlered deer, Sangai in local dialect.
Langthabal:
It is situated about 6 Km away from the Imphal city on the Indo-Myanmar Road. It is a small hillock where many old historical monuments, historical palace, temple of architectural importance and ceremonial houses are found. The presence of pine and jackfruit plants has made the place more pleasant.
Singda Dam:
It is a beautiful picnic spot situated about 16 Km away from Imphal City. The place is decorated with artificial lake with scenic beauty.
It is a sacred place of the Hindus situated about 29 Km from Imphal on the Yairipok Road towards the eastern side of Imphal Valley. The place is related to Lord Govindajee situated at a beautiful hillock with a temple enshrined with the image of Shri Govindajee carved out of a jackfruit tree. The scenery of the place is charming and the hill shrubs and natural surroundings give the place a sanity and religious atmosphere.
Khongjom:
It is situated about 36 km away from Imphal City on the Indo-Myanmar Road. It was the place where Maj. General Paona Brajabashi and other Manipuri warriors have fought against the mighty British Army in 1891. A war memorial was laid on the top of this place to mark the symbol of their patriotism. 23rd April is observed as a Khongjom Day every year in memory of those heroes.
Churachandpur:
It is the second biggest town of Manipur, situated about 60 Km away from Imphal City. It is the Headquarter of Churachandpur District mainly inhabited by the Kuki and Paite tribes. It is an ideal place for sightseeing and holidaying. Local handicrafts made by the tribal people are easily available in the market.
Chandel:
It is the Headquarter of Chandel District situated about 75 km away from Imphal. The Yangoupokpi – Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area network in Manipur, is situated in this District. The sanctuary is the home of about different species of fishes, amphibians and mammalians.
Tengnoupal:
It is situated on the way to Moreh town which is about 69 Km away from Imphal City. It is the highest point on the way from Imphal. Full view of the Imphal Valley can be seen from the hill-top of this place. To stay at or pass through the elevated peak of a village, you need warm clothing in any part of the year.
Moreh:
It is situated 110 km South East of Imphal City. The place has been developed for International Trade Centre for India and Myanmar. It is an International Border as well as a commercial hub for the North East. Right on the other side of the border, at Namphalong, a big Myanmarese shopping complex selling all kinds of Thailand and Chinese goods as available in the vicinity area of the Moreh Town. Tourists visiting here can avail of tours into Myanmarese towns of Mandalay and Kalimiew.
Ukhrul:
It is the District Headquarter of Ukhrul District which is 83 Km away from Imphal City. It is situated on the North Eastern side of Imphal valley and is famous for a land of peculiar type of terrestrial flower called Siroy Lily (Lilium macklinae sealy). Khangkhui Caves are situated in this district.
Siroy:
Shirui is the home of the world famous lily called Siroy Lily (Lilium Mackliniae). It is situated 39 km from Ukhrul and 90 km away from Imphal. Locally known as Kashongwon it was first discovered by a British Botanist, Frank Kingdom Ward in 1946. The Lily was declared state flower in 1988. The Lily is grown only on the peak of Shongrei, the highest Shirui Peak. The peak blooming season of the Lily is during the second week of May to first week of June. According to local legends the Kashong Timrawon is also a protective spirit which resides on the Shirui Peak.
Tamenglong:
It is the District Headquarter of Tamenglong District, situated 156 Km from Imphal. It is known for its waterfalls, deep gorges and exotic orchids. It is entirely composed of hills, ranges and narrow valleys. The hilltops and valley sides are dotted with small hamlets, located at strategic points.
Mao:
It is one of the oldest hill stations of Manipur situated 107 km away from Imphal located midway between Dimapur and Imphal on the National Highway 39. One may find varieties of fresh vegetables and fruits produced from hill villages in and around Mao. The Mao IB, built by the Royal Military Engineers in 1897 is more than hundred years old. It is the granary of the surrounding villages and the gateway of Manipur.
Senapati:
It is a new township and District Headquarter of Senapati District. It is 62 km from Imphal and situated on the Imphal Dimapur National Highway. People of various ethnic communities are enjoying harmonious life in the town. Some historical places which are unique and worth seeing are Yangkhullen village (that built on a steep hill), Makhel (the place where the common origin of the Nagas is believed to have started), the Megalith at Willong Village, Mao, the unexplored Haolaipai Supao Deikulu cave in Phuba Thapham and Dzukou valley which is famous for its Dzukou Lily.
Khongampat:
Orchid Yard at Khongampat is beautiful worth seeing. Situated about 7 km away from Imphal on National Highway No, 39 one may find more than 100 different varieties of Orchids including several rare species.
Sekta:
Sekta is a protected archaeological site located at Sekta village, about 16km from Imphal on the Imphal-Ukhrul Road. The place has 6 well demarked burial areas which is around 0.35 acre. It is locally known as “Sekta Kei” where evidence of the practice of secondary burial of the Sekta people and their social and economic life was discovered. The place is now preserved as a living museum.
Red Hill (Maibam Lotpaching):
Red Hill is a hillock situated about 16 km from Imphal on Tiddim Road (NH - 150). It is a place where the Allied Forces and the Japanese Forces fought a fierce battle during World War II. War Veterans had constructed "India Peace Memorial" a monument in memory of Japanese soldiers who died in the battle.
Sadu Chiru Waterfall:
It is situated about 20 km from Imphal on the Tiddim Road (NH150), famous for its perennial Water fall in a scenic foot hill. There are three waterfall spots at the place.
Kangchup:
Kangchup is situated 16 km away from Imphal towards west. It is a health resort on the hills over-looking the Manipur valley. With the construction of Singda Dam, the place has become one of the important picnic spots of the state.
Dzuko Valley:
It is a very beautiful green valley and the most picturesque place in Senapati District bordering Nagaland. It is famous for its rare terrestrial lily called Dzuko Lily and the enchanting snow clad valley during January & February. Dzuko Valley with its pristine beauty blooms with a rare lily between May and July known as Dzuko Lily.
Mutua Museum:
A Cultural Complex established by Mutua Museum is situated at Andro village (about 26 km east of Imphal). Various artifacts of the State and from all over the North East such as pottery collection, paintings, rare coins, rare manuscripts of the state, basketries, bell metals, wood carving, jewelleries, etc are exhibited. There are exact replicas of different tribes and groups of the state like Kabui, Maring, Poumai, Meitei, Kuki, Tangkhul etc.
Nupi Lal Complex:
The Nupi Lal (Women’s war) memorial was built in memory of those Manipuri women who sacrificed their lives while fighting against the British on 12th December 1939. It is situated at the heart of the Imphal City.
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