Imphal

Imphal at a glance

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur. It is the centre of all cultural and commercial activities of the state. It is a beautiful place and is situated in a beautiful wooded valley full of lakes. This city is famous for its evergreen scenic beauty and ancient forts which reminds the archeological value of the place.

Area 8,621 sq mi
Population
Winter Temperature 23°C / 7°C
Summer Temperature 30°C / 22°C
Best Time To Visit

The Best Season to Visit Imphal is the winters and the onset of summers.The favourable months to Visit the place are between September to April.

  • Air

    Imphal has its own airport, it is 7 kilometers downtown. Imphal is connected by air with Kolkata and New Delhi. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways connects Imphal to Delhi, 4 hours Journey. Imphal to Kolkata is 1 hour, Guwahati is 50 minutes, Aizwal 30 minutes, Jorhat 35 minutes and Silchar is 30 minutes.

  • Rail

    By Rail - There is no direct train service to Imphal. Nearest railway station is Dimapur and Manipur Road on the North East Frontier Railway (NEF) nearly 215 kilometers from Imphal. Another railway station is in Jiribam 225 kilometers from Imphal. Or travelers can travel up to Guwahati (nearest major rail head from Imphal) by bus or by air.

  • Road

    Imphal to Dimapur is 8 to 9 hours journey. Buses and private vehicles are mostly used for transportation but buses are preferable. Routes are from Guwahati by NH 39 via Dimapur and Kohima, MSRTC and many other private buses are available. Manipur State Road Transport Corporation and many other private buses are available and from Silchar daily on the NH 39 via Jiribam. Mostly MSRTC and many other private buses are available.

  • Loktak Lake

    Loktak lake is consider as the largest fresh water lake in whole North East India. It is also called as the only floating lake in the World due to floating plumdis. In the Loktak lake there are many phumdis which support not just birds and rich aquatic life, but also thousands of fishermen, who have developed an entire way of life on these floating islands, navigating through them on narrow boats, easily turning landmasses into waterways whenever needed, to negotiate their way through them. Visit to this lake is a lifetime experience.

  • Sirohi National Park

    Sirohi National Park is the smallest forest reserve of India. This National Park become favorite destination among all because of its wide valleys and the hilly terrain which give a beautiful view of the park. This National park is the home of the many wild animals including Tiger, Leopard and wild bear. Many flowers including the rarest Sirohi Lily has made this National park as the must see destination of Imphal.

  • Kangla Fort & Kangla Museum

    This Fort surrounded on three sides by a lake just on the banks of the Imphal River, also known as the Palace of Kangla (which means "dry land" in the Meitei language) belongs to King Pakhangba, and also has religious significance. In the fort are a number of temples.

  • Govindajee Temple

    The symbolic temple in Imphal adjoining the palace of the former rulers of Manipur & a historic centre for Vaisnava culture having simple and beautiful structure with gold domes, a paved court and a large, raised congregation hall. The main deity of the Temple is The presiding deity in the centre is flanked by idols of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna on one side and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on the other

  • Mahabali Temple

    Dedicated to Hindu deity Lord Hanuman, Mahabali temple is located in the midst of Mahabali jungle –a region inhabited by hundreds of monkeys. Situated in close proximity to the Imphal River, this popular place of worship is visited by devotees and tourists alike. As you approach the premises of this popular temple, you will come across many flower sellers selling fragrant flowers at the entrance of the temple. It seems that this temple is truly blessed by Lord Hanuman!

  • Manipur State Museum

    The Manipur State Museum, inaugurated in 1969 by Indira Gandhi, the then prime minister of India, is a major tourist attraction of the state. The museum has galleries that house materials of natural history, ethnology, and archaeology.The museum’s collection includes tribal ornaments, Manipuri textiles, agricultural equipment and other items of cultural relevance to the state.The most striking feature of the place is Hiyang Hiren, a royal boat which is 78 feet long, situated in an open gallery.Manipur State Museum conducts exhibitions based on cultural themes, awareness programs and cultural appreciation courses.

  • Second World war cemetery:

    The Imphal War Cemetery is located in Imphal, the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, in Northeast India, which has an international border with upper Burma (now Myanmar). The cemetery has 1,600 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War and is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

  • Andro

    Andro is the village which is just around 26 kilometers away from Imphal, the capital town of the State of Manipur . Andro village is known for the cultural heritage and artful creativeness of the Manipuri tribe. This place is situated in the foothills of “Nongmaiching’, the village is a small ancient hamlet inhabited by one of the groups of the ‘Loi communities’ of Manipur which some believe were the earliest settlers of Manipur known as the ‘Chakpas’ and are ardent followers of the traditional religion and beliefs that prevailed before the onset of Hinduism in Manipur. This hamlet is now very popular to the domestic as well as to the foreign tourist also.

  • Handicrafts

    Bamboo, cane, cloth, clay, cotton and wood are popular raw materials used for various handicrafts in Manipur. The bridal doll, wearing a traditional Manipur wedding costume, is a fun souvenir to take back. Cane and bamboo craft centres produce a wide variety of products including mats, baskets, trays for daily use as well as showcase items.

  • Jewellery

    Like many others parts of India, Manipur loves its gold. Weddings and other special occasions are time for the glittering metal to make its public appearance. It is traditional to make most jewellery out of pure gold but given the costs, gold-plated and costume jewellery are gaining buyers.

  • Forage

    Favourites among our patrons, Kombucha and Sourdough bread are now available as a takeaway! On one hand. A range of dishes inspired by the hearty traditional food of the region, our Neighbourhood menu is characterised by a nuanced play of various rich local herbs and condiments. And on the other. Happening at Forage.