Imphal

Imphal

Location : Manipur

Tourist Attractions : Govindajee Temple, Shaheed Minar

Local Tongue : Manipuri, Hindi, English

STD Code : (91) - 3852

Best time to Visit : February to May & September to November

About Imphal

Those of you who like to get away from the rest and try things off the beaten path should head of to Imphal. Situated in the north-eastern state of Manipur, Imphal is a place of exquisite natural beauty, lush hills, picturesque valleys and some exotic locales, as found nowhere else on the planet. One of the most ancient cities in the country, Imphal still appears to be shrouded in a mist of past with the remains of an old palace, ancient shrines and old houses standing as testimonials to its rich history. The tall pine and deodar trees that crowd the entire Manipur valley lend the place a mystique look and feel.

Climate & Best time to Visit

The capital of Manipur, Imphal experiences pleasant weather all round the year. The temperature during the summers ranges between 17 to 35 degrees celcius while winters can be cold and chilly with temperatures of 0 to 18 degrees. Rainfall is heavy between May and September. The best time for a visit to the city are the months from February to early May and late September to November.

Tourist Attractions in Imphal

Govindajee Temple

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the holy Hindu shrine is situated near the Manipur Palace. Besides the presiding deity, the temple houses idols of Lord Krishna and Balrama. The unique architecture of the temple is adorned with two huge domes, a massive courtyard, giant walls and an assembly hall used to hold prayer and other ceremonies.

Shaheed Minar

Shaheed Minar is a towering structure, built to pay homage to the war martyrs who gave up their lives defending their land against the intruding British in 1891. The war cemetry located nearby houses the graves of brave soldiers, both from the British and Indian armies.

Manipur Zoological Gardens

Situated in Iroisemba enroute Kangchup, the Manipur Zoological gardens is home to a number of rare and exotic species of birds and animals, making it one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The brow antelered deer is one of the rarest animal species in the world and a major attraction at the park.

Ima Market

Ima, which means mother in local tongue, is a one of its kind place with all the shops (nearly 3000) in the market run by women. The place is a favourite for tourists with all the items ranging from vegetables to handicrafts available for sale.

Kangchup

Deer in Keibul Lamjao National ParkKangchup is a beautiful hill station located just 16 km from Imphal at an altitude of 921 mts above sea level. Overlooking the lush Manipur valley, the place houses a health resort which offers a number of facilities for the tourists. Kangchup is also the gateway to Tamenglong.

Moirang

Moirang, situated 45 km from Imphal, is a historically significant city, being the place which served as the headquarters of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army during the second world war. Lord Thangiing Temple is the scene of the lai horaoba dance festival, celebrated every year during the month of May.

Keibul Lamjao National Park

The only 'floating national park' in the world is located just 53 km from Imphal on the banks of the Loktak lake. The park is especially known as the last known natural habitat for the brow antelered deer or the dancing deer, known so for its ability to balance on the drifting grounds.