Manipur is the pride of Northeast and is one of the Seven Sisters of India. Manipur is loved for its lush green meadows, aromatic tea estates, mouth watering dishes, culture, festivals and lot more. It is a heavenly place with full of attractions.
Manipur, is an oval shaped valley surrounded by nine ranges of bluish green hills intertwined with cascading rapids, carpets of flowers and lazy lakes.
A little paradise on Earth with her rich cultural heritage and sublime natural beauty, Manipur promises to be a favourite new Tourism Destination. The people and tribes of Manipur include Meiteis, Nagas, KukiChinMizo groups, Gorkhas, MeiteiPangals and many other colourful communities who have coexisted in complete harmony for centuries. These are people whose folklore, myths and legends, dances, indigenous games and martial arts, exotic handlooms, handicrafts and fine arts are invested with the mystique of nature.
Manipur is beautiful, calm and serene with its simplicity. It is richly endowed with the natural beauty of waterfalls, lakes, streams, evergreen forests surrounded by nine sub-Himalayan landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world. Combined with the nice environment, the greenery renders it appealing for visitors.
Several of the main tourist destinations in the state are Loktak River, Sendra Island, INA Memorial, Keibul Lamjao National Park. Shopping in Manipur is all about local crafts, handicrafts and jewels, all available in the Khwairamband Bazar, Tribal Emporium and Sangai Handloom and Handloom House apart from the vibrant little shops in the various cities.
Imphal
Imphal, the capital city of Manipur abounds in scenic beauty and wildlife. Many eyebrows will be raised on knowing that the game Polo originated in Imphal. The place also houses a lot of ancient relics, temples and monuments. Imphal finds itself mentioned in the Second World War owing to the Battle of Imphal and the Battle of Kohima.
Imphal has an intact aura concerning its natural wonders, nature and ecosystems as well as a long history that leaves evidence of the city’s existence. Imphal’s lusty green forests, scenic scenery, unexplored areas and undulating rivers make it a perfect destination it visitors.
Shree Shree Govindajee Temple is a historic Vaishnavite centre, adjoining Manipur’s former Maharajas’ Royal Palace, the Govindajee temple is one of the most attractive sights for the tourists. Twin domes, a paved courtyard, and a large raised congregation hall form a perfect backdrop for priests who descend the steps, to accept offerings from devotees in the courtyard.
Manipur State Museum is the interesting Museum near the Polo Ground has a fairly good collection and display of Manipur’s tribal heritage and a collection of portraits of Manipur’s former rulers.
Loktak Lake and Sendra Island
The country’s largest freshwater lake, Loktak Lake and on it the Sendra Island, are one of the state’s most stunning attractions. Located about 50 km from Imphal, Loktak Lake lies in the Imphal Valley and is host to all the rivers and rivulets flowing in Manipur district. It is also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it. Boating on the Loktak Lake is one of the most popular activities in Manipur, which combined with lovely views of colourful fishes swimming in the lake and the backdrop of the picturesque mountains will prove to be an extremely rejuvenating experience for everyone.
Thoubal
Thoubal is a good holiday destination for those seeking an enjoyable climate and many activities. Located amid the hills and hillocks, the Thoubal town of Manipur presents a distinctive beauty which is considered to be perfect holiday destination for every kind for traveller including those seeking peace amid the pleasant climate and a variety of activities, for the adventure enthusiasts looking to satiate their wanderlust, Thoubal is even ideal for trekking and hiking.
This city is best known for the temples and the numerous water bodies all together making it a pretty much perfect getaway that will strike the right urban balance and a lesser-known destination.
Festivals of Manipur
Manipur is a land of festivals, merriment and mirth all the year round. A year in Manipur presents a cycle of festivals. Hardly a month passes without a festival or two. To the Manipuri’s, festivals are the symbols of their cultural, social and religious aspirations which , besides removing the monotony of life by providing physical diversions, mental recreation and emotional outlet.
Here are the top 7 festivals of Manipur that are widely celebrated.
Yaoshang (Holi)- Festival Of Manipur Hindus:
Celebrated for five days commencing from the full moon day of Phalguna (February/March), Yaoshang is the premier festival of Manipur. The Thabal Chongba – a kind of Manipuri folk dance, where boys and girls hold hands together and sings and dance in a circle.
Kut-Festival Of Kuki-Chin-Mizo:
Celebrated by the Kuki Chin Mizo tribe of Manipur in the month of November, Kut Festival celebrates the ties between humans, peace and harming among the community. It is a happy occasion for the villagers whose food stock is bountiful after a year of hard labour.
Gang-Ngai-Festival Of Kabui Nagas:
Celebrated for five days in the month of December/January, aGang-Ngai is an important festival of the Kabui Nagas. The festival opens with the omen taking ceremony on the first day and the rest of the days are associated with common feast, dances of old men women and of boys and girls.
Cheiraoba- The Manipur New Year:
During the festival special festive dishes are prepared which are first offered to various deities. Celebrated during the month of April, a part of the ritual entails villagers climbing the nearest hill tops in belief that it will enable them to rise to greater heights in their worldly life.
Kang – The Rath Yatra Of Manipur:
One of the greatest festivals of the Hindus of Manipur, athis 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 by devotees who vie with one another for this honour.
Lui-Ngai-Ni
It is a collective festival of the Nagas observed on the 15th day of February every year. This is a seed-sowing festival after which tribes belonging to the Naga group begin their cultivation. Social-gathering, songs, dances and rejoicing highlight the festivity. The annual festival also plays a great role in boosting the moral and strengthening the bond of Naga solidarity.
Manipur is filled with vibrant festivals that often bring people together to celebrate every single festival equally.
Travel to the northeastern states of India to discover the unknown. Make your vacation to Manipur come true and celebrate the festivals of the culture .
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Manipur is one of seven states in northeast India and is bordered by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south, Myanmar in the east and Assam in the west.
Manipur can be reached by Air, Indian railways and Road.
By Air:
Manipur’s only airport is located in Imphal, the capital of the state. Located about 8 km away from the city centre, the Imphal Tulihal Airport operates regular domestic flights to various cities across the country. Both public and private transportation are easily available at the airport and everywhere else in Imphal to take you to other parts of Manipur.
By Rail: Since there is no direct railway connectivity to Manipur, tourists who prefer to travel via railways can do so by catching a train to either Dimapur or Guwahati. Dimapur Railway Station is situated about 200 km away from Imphal, whereas Guwahati Railway Station is about 500 km away. There are buses and taxis available from either railway station to Imphal and other regions in Manipur.
By Road: Travellers can choose to get onto a bus, hire a private taxi or even drive themselves to Imphal from neighbouring towns and cities. There are a number of economical private bus options available from the towns Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala, Aizwal, Itanagar and Shillong. Daily buses from Dimapur and Guwahati ply NH 2 and NH 27, 29 and 2 respectively to take tourists back and forth to Imphal.
Trip to Manipur can be planned during the winter season and the onset of the summer season. Considering the months between September and April would be an ideal choice as the climate remains pleasant offering the best holiday experience.
Visiting Manipur requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP) from Indian visitors. The ILP is an official travel document required to visit four North eastern state.
Manipur can be coverd between the duration of 5-6 days.
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