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Manipur Tourism packages

Discover the Jewel of India: Manipur

The Kingdom of Manipur became part of India in the 20th century after the nation gained independence from British rule. True to its name, meaning “land of jewels,” Manipur offers breathtaking beauty in every direction.

Manipur tourism packages feature some of the most famous attractions, including Imphal, Loktak Lake, and Ukhrul, each offering unique experiences for travelers.

The primary ethnic community in Manipur is the Meetei people, alongside other tribal groups such as the Kukis and Nagas. The population is a mix of Christians and Hindus, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the region. The main occupations of Manipuris revolve around agriculture and forest-based sustainable livelihoods, showcasing their deep connection to the land.

Imphal, the capital city, is home to the Imphal Tulihal Airport, located just 8 km from the city center. This airport offers excellent connectivity to major cities across India, making it a convenient entry point for visitors eager to explore the beauty and culture of Manipur.

Manipur Imphal tour packages showcasing the natural beauty of the region.

Manipur Tourism Must Do’s

 

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Imphal

The modern game of polo is derived from Manipur’s Sagol Kanji. The Imphal Polo Ground is the oldest polo ground in the world.

Imphal

Loktak Lake

It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. Located in Bishnupur district, this iconic lake is known for its circular floating swamps.

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Loktak Lake

Ukhrul

Ukhrul is 81 km to the north of Imphal. You must consider staying there overnight because the place deserves to be explored well.

Ukhrul

Mao

Mao is a beautiful hill station located near the Manipur-Nagaland border, around 44 km from Senapati.

Mao

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Imphal II World War Cemetery

The War Cemeteries in Imphal commemorates the memory of the British and Indian soldiers who died during the World War II. Such War Cemeteries are operated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The War Cemetery is serene and well-maintained and carries small stone markers and bronze plaques recording the sacrifices of those gallant soldiers.

Imphal II World War Cemetery

Shri Govindajee Temple

Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal is the shiny golden building that attracts many visitors apart from daily devotees, being largely visited by the people every year. The temple has the deities of Hindu gods, Radha and Krishna Govinda as one of Manipur’s main attractions. Visiting the temple, one could see the attractive architecture of red brick and rectangular medieval-style architecture.

Shri Govindajee Temple

Mutua Museum

This museum is a cultural complex at the village of Andro, about 21 kilometers from the capital. It houses state and Northeast artefacts like pottery, rare coins, rare state manuscripts, paintings, basketries, bell metals, jewelry, wood carving, etc.

Mutua Museum

Kangla Fort

The Kangla Fort is situated in the heart of Manipur-Imphal capital city, being one of the most important historical and archeological sites. The Kangla Fort is built in such a way, and its associated stories depict the rich history and proudly speak of its culture and traditions. Also, the fort is a symbol of the glory of the state which several successive kings improvised and beautified.

Kangla Fort

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Ima Market

The Ima Market counted as one of Asia’s only largest women ‘s market is at a stone’s throw away from Kangla ‘s Western Gate. It is a unique all-female market, with more than 3000 “Imas” (moms) running the stalls. In this market men are not permitted to sell products. Vegetables, vegetables , fish and household foodstuffs are sold in one portion and in the other exquisite handlooms and household devices.

Ima Market

Manipur State Museum

The Manipur State Museum in Imphal, considered to be the state’s most influential museum, was inaugurated on 23 September 1969. The museum features archaeological, ethnological, and natural history exhibits. Visiting the museum one may see the museum’s main attraction, which is like the 54-feet long royal boat named Hiyang Hiren, which you can find in the open gallery on display.

Manipur State Museum

Yangkhullen Village

For every traveler visiting Senapati district, the old village of Yangkhullen is a unique historic sight. Built on a steep hill, Makhel is also an amazing experience for every traveler visiting Manipur, the place where the common origin of the Nagas is believed to have commenced. Willong Khullen is situated about 37 km from NH 39, and in other parts of the world is home to structures similar to the Stonhenges. Many travelers are still unaware of this.

Yangkhullen Village

Keibul Lamjao NP

The Keibul Lamjao National Park, comprising approx. 40 sq km, is probably the only ‘floating’ sanctuary with deep vegetation in the world. Visiting the site one could see the distinguished features in the park all around. The park is not only about the vegetation and the scenery as you’d also find the park ‘s important highlight, the Loktak Lake, which is considered to be India’s largest freshwater lake.

Keibul Lamjao NP

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Sangai Festival

Every year from November 21 to 30 the State of Manipur celebrates the “Manipur Sangai Festival.” The ‘Festival’ takes its name from the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlerated deer found in Manipur alone. It started in 2010, and has developed into a major forum for Manipur over the years to showcase its rich heritage and culture to the world.

Sangai Festival

Red Hill

Red Hill is about 16 kms from a hillock. From Tiddim Road Imphal (NH – 150). It is a exciting place where the British and Japanese fought a brutal battle during the Second World War. War veterans had created “India Peace Memorial” a monument in memory of Japanese soldiers who died in the conflict. For Japanese tourists it is a spot of pilgrimage.

Red Hill

Andro Village

At the outskirts of Imphal, the quaint and small village of Andro is home to a one-of-a-kind museum called the Mutua Bahadur Museum. It was not constructed like normal museums, with a concrete building containing various parts. Yet thatched huts and traditional-style houses are used to house the museum.

Andro Village

INA War Museum

MOIRANG occupies a remarkable place in the history of the fight for Indian independence. It was at Moirang on April 14, 1944, that the Indian National Army flag was first unfurled. The INA Museum, which includes documents , photos, rank badges and other memorabilia, reminds tourists of the INA ‘s noble sacrifices under Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ‘s charismatic guidance.

INA War Museum

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Manipuri Polo

The Sagol Kangjei has been adapted and embraced as Polo by the game’s foreign fans, and is now being played around the world. The world has today acknowledged that Polo ‘s game originated from Manipur.

Manipuri Polo

Moreh

This is a busy market town on the border with Indo-Myanmar, situated 110 kms away. By Imphal. A commercial city and a true shopping paradise for shoppers where there’s plenty of sundry items available, from electronics to everyday consumables.

Moreh

Raas Lila (Famous Manipuri Dance)

The Raas leela, the epitome of classical Manipuri dance, is interwoven through the heavenly and eternal love of Radha and Krishna as described in the Hindu scriptures and reveals the sublime and transcendental love of Krishna and Radha and the devotion of the Gopi to the Lord.

Raas Lila (Famous Manipuri Dance)

Longpi Pottery

A popular art from Manipur, India, is Longpi pottery or Stone pottery. Commonly referred to as Black pottery, the original name comes from the Manipur village of Longpi. This is where the tribe of Tangkhul Naga, make this lovely piece of earthenware. Manipur district inhabitants of Ukhrul owe the origins of this craft to Goddess Panthoibi, who is the mother of artifact creation. She represents a step towards forming ourselves.

Longpi Pottery

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Three Mother Art Gallery

The Three Mothers Art Gallery houses a Driftwood Sculpture Art collection. The entire gallery is set in a single 1000 square feet shed-like space. The gallery houses Gurumayum Shyamsunder Sharma ‘s artwork which comes from a large artist family. His work includes carving wood sculptures. But unlike other sculptor artists, all his artwork is made from a single piece of wood-the heart, thus integrating its natural form into the design.

Three Mother Art Gallery

New Imphal Peace Museum

The Imphal Peace Museum (IPM), 20 km southwest of Imphal, was established on 10 acres of land at the Red Hill foothill with help from the Nippon Foundation (TNF), a non-profit grant-making organization in partnership with the Manipur Tourism Forum and the Government of Manipur.
The India Peace Memorial was established by the Japanese government in 1994 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Imphal war. It is the only recent memorial designed by the Japanese in India.

New Imphal Peace Museum

Must Do’s

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Must Do 4

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Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park is located in parts of Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam (INDIA). It is not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives.

Scenic view of Loktak Lake in Manipur, a highlight of the Manipur Imphal tour packages

Majuli

Majuli is a lush green environment-friendly, pristine and pollution free fresh water island in the river Brahmaputra, just 20 km from the Jorhat city.

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Jorhat Tea Gardens

Tea plantation is the main agricultural activity of the city which also takes shape of a tourist attraction given its simple natural charm.

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Nameri

Nameri National Park located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is a destination for bird watching enthusiasts and home to more than 370 species of birds.

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Although there are numerous different kinds of tribes in the state, the Manipuris fall under two main categories namely Bishnupriyas and Meiteis. The people of the state are known to be superstitious, peace loving, artistic and very creative. Most of them live in joint families and follow the patriarchal social pattern.

Almost every girl in Manipur loves to sing and dance. The people there have an inherent love for art and beauty. Dance is an integral part of the Manipur culture. A lot has been written about the Manipuri dance–its rhythm and lyrical beauty.

The classical devotional form of dance is distinct than any other dance form in the country. It has been known for captivating its beholders with its grace and exotic costumes. The people of Manipur also have an affinity for art in the form of handlooms and handicrafts. The women in the cottage industry are known for their weaving practices.

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Manipur – the land of jewels

One of the greenest, luscious states of India, with a culturally rich history, is Manipur. Manipur has a lot to offer for an immersive travel experience. When you book the Manipur Imphal tour packages, you must be ready to have a sensory overload on all five senses. It was a princely state before independence, and after the annexation to the Indian government as a union territory from 1956 to 1972, Manipur attends full statehood after that.

Why visit Manipur?

Our Manipur Imphal package tour will help you explore this jewel-like state like no other. Manipur means a jewelled land, and that is what you get when you visit it with Manipur Imphal tourism package.

The state is surrounded by rugged hills on all sides and five major river basins and valleys and has plains in the centre, making it abundant in natural beauty. Our Manipur Imphal tourist packages encourage you to explore all this and more. The culture and heritage of this proud land’s various tribes is another reason to book the Manipur Imphal package tour.

The best time to travel would be during the winters through summers (October to March). The geographical location of Manipur facilitates a pleasant climate throughout the year for Manipur Imphal tour packages. Our team will plan your Manipur Imphal tour packages depending on your requirements.

The state at the crossroads of cultural exchange

The geographical location of Manipur has richly added to the culture and traditions of the Manipuri people. With the Manipur Imphal tour packages, you can soak into these experiences entirely.

With Nagaland to its north, Mizoram to its south, Assam to its west, and the international border of Myanmar to the east, Manipur lies at an opportune confluence place. The prominent tribe of Manipur is Meiteis, followed by Manipuri Brahmins, Pangals (Manipuri Muslims), and Bishnupriya Manipuris. The primary language of the region is Meitei or also called Manipuri.

Places to visit in the Manipur Imphal tourist packages

Imphal – the capital city

The beginning of the Manipur Imphal tour packages is with the capital city. The Tulihal international airport is located eight kilometres from the main city centre and is well-connected to all India’s major cities. This makes it a lot convenient for all the travellers embarking on a Manipur Imphal tourism package.

Roads and railways connect Imphal to other parts of the country. Some of the major attractions of Manipur Imphal package tours are located in the city. One of the attractions of the bygone royal era would be the Imphal Polo grounds. It is said the modern game of Polo is derived from Manipur’s Sagol Kanji.

Kangala Palace

It is located on the banks of the Imphal river. It is an important religious centre, too, on the Manipur Imphal tour packages.

Bihu Loukon

A mud fort discovered in 2013, situated in the West Imphal district of Maklang, is a new addition to Manipur Imphal tourism packages.

India Peace Memorial

An ode to the Indian and British soldiers who fought side by side against the Japanese forces in World War II is a must-visit spot on the Manipur Imphal tourism packages. The Japanese war veterans have also constructed the Imphal war cemetery in memoriam the Indian and British soldiers who lost their lives during the 1944 WW II.

Ima Keithel

This is the largest market in Asia and is a unique get together of 5000 to 6000 only women vendors selling various products. A scene to behold while visiting this market under the Manipur Imphal tour packages.

Andro village

Located 25 km away from Imphal, it’s a village built with one-of-a-kind museums called Mutua Bahadur Museum. Traditional Manipuri Pottery is the main attraction in this museum cum village. Andro village shows the traditional life of Manipuri tribes beautifully and dollhouse. It houses 29 dolls representing the various tribes and must be added to your Manipur Imphal tourism packages.

INA Martyrs’Memorial

One of the important locations in the Manipur Imphal Tour Packages, this museum is dedicated to the Indian National Army soldiers. It shows the reconstruction of the fallen soldiers of INA in Singapore. It also houses documents, photos, rank badges, and other memorabilia, which is a reminder of the INA’s noble sacrifices under the guidance of the great Subhash Chandra Bose.

Mao

A beautiful hill station located near the Manipur – Nagaland border is a perfect spot for couples.

Ukhrul

This alluring hill station is home to Tangkhul Naga people, a Mongolian race that linguistically belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family and the subfamily of Tibeto-Burman. Staying for a couple of nights during your Manipur Imphal tourist package is advisable as this region has a lot to offer. The Tangkhuls have their traditions, culture, and way of life. For the big lovers of song and dance, it will be a pleasure to witness their performance.

Loktak lake/ Keibul Lamjao National Park

The lake is the World’s only floating national park is part of the Loktak Lake in the Moirang district. It is the only natural home to the Manipur brown-antlered deer known as Sangai, an endangered species. Manipur Imphal tourism packages include a visit to these places under eco-tourism.

Loktak lake is famous for phumdis – a tiny island like space with a mass of vegetation, soil, and matter. These phumdis are floating over the largest freshwater lake in the northeast region. The lake also serves as a water source for hydropower generation, irrigation, and drinking water supply. There is a lot of conservation work going on in these areas to protect the ecology of this sensitive place.

Longpi pottery

Also known as the Black pottery, it is a lovely art form from the inhabitants of the Ukrul district.

Shree Govindajee Temple

Built next to the palace of Manipur’s former rulers, the temple is a simple and fascinating structure dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.

Festivals, Raas Leela, and Cuisine
Heigru Hidongba or the boat race festival

During the festival of Heigru Hidongba or the boat race festival which is celebrated by the Meitei people in September, is a fantastic time to avail of a Manipur Imphal tourism package.

Kut

Kut is a festival celebrated by Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of Manipur on November 1st of every year. It commemorates the harvest of the years. The festivities include a thanksgiving feast, song, and dance programs to honour the harvest giver. The local tribes whitewash their houses and clean them to welcome the festival. It would be a good idea to book your Manipur Imphal tourism package around this time.

Raas Lila

This world-famous classical Manipuri dance form is a delight to watch. It retells the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna through this delightful medium. Our Manipur Imphal tourism package includes a recital of this dance.

Manipuri cuisine

The local cuisine is on the spicier side with the use of chilly instead of Garam Masala, with minimal oil. Manipuris are vegetarian primarily, and the staple food is rice, vegetables, and fish. Their favourite fish is called Ngri, which is prepared by fermentation. All our Manipur Imphal tour packages include the local cuisine as meals at the hygienic restaurants.

Why choose us?

We intend to you give the best travel experience within budget with our Manipur Imphal tour packages. The tour packages can be custom made to suit your need. Planning a Manipur Imphal tourism package with us can get you exclusive deals or discounts.

Do visit Manipur – the ‘Jeweled Land’ and add a jewel to your travel goal.

Manipur – The Land of Jewels

One of the greenest, most luscious states of India, with a culturally rich history, is Manipur. Manipur has a lot to offer for an immersive travel experience. When you book the Manipur Imphal tour packages, be ready for a sensory overload on all five senses.

Once a princely state, Manipur became a union territory after annexation to the Indian government from 1956 to 1972 and attained full statehood thereafter.

Why Visit Manipur?

Our Manipur Imphal package tour will help you explore this jewel-like state like no other. Manipur means a “jewelled land,” and that is exactly what you get when you visit with our Manipur Imphal tourism package.

The state is surrounded by rugged hills on all sides. It features five major river basins and valleys, with plains in the center, making it abundant in natural beauty. Our Manipur Imphal tourist packages encourage you to explore all this and more.

The culture and heritage of this proud land’s various tribes is another compelling reason to book the Manipur Imphal package tour.

The best time to travel with our Manipur Imphal tour packages is during the winters through summers (October to March). The geographical location of Manipur facilitates a pleasant climate throughout the year, making Manipur Imphal tour packages appealing for all seasons.

Our team will customize your Manipur Imphal tour packages based on your specific requirements, ensuring you experience the best of Manipur.

For more insights into the history and culture of Manipur, visit the official tourism website of Manipur. You can also explore articles on India’s Northeast to learn about the other stunning destinations in this region.