Manipur: 11 Picture Perfect Places in 1 day

1. Loktak Lake 

This freshwater lake is as picturesque as it gets. Calm and uncrowded, surrounded by villages, it’s the perfect place to just sit and breathe for an hour – to just soak in the astounding surroundings.

2. Keibul Lamjao National Park

This is the only floating park in the world stretching out in the horizon coveing an expanse of 40 sq. Km. It is an integral part of the Loktak Lake and worth a visit for the unique scenic beauty of this place has to offer. If you are lucky, you just might catch a glimpse of the endangered Manipuri brown-antlered deer.

3. INA Memorial Complex

The Indian National Army (INA) War Museum in the INA Memorial Complex dedicated to the Second World War.  Relics of the war from across Manipur dating back to 1944, including arms and ammunition, bayonets, helmets and bottles, among others displayed along with the details on the life and rise of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. 

4. Sadu Chiru Waterfall

A 300m walk through a winding road in the forest will, with the sound of cascading water guiding you, will bring you to the base of this waterfall. It is a sight to behold –a 15m pristine column of water in a thick greenery dotted with rocks big enough to be foot holds to lead right at the point where the water hits the ground. 

5. Shree Govindajee Temple 

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The largest Vaishnav Temple in Imphal builtby the erstwhile rulers of the Kingdom of Manipur.

6. Imphal War Cememtery

 This cemetery has 1600 Commonwealth burials of World War II – from the Battle of the Kohima and Imphal.

7.ISKON Temple

8. Ima Market

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It is a all-woman market place. Probably the only one in the world. With 4000 odd women shopkeepers selling anything and everything, it is a huge attraction for locals as well as tourists.

9.Kangla Fort

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The ruins and greenery of the Kangla Fort in the heart of Imphal is a reminder of the erstwhile traditional seat of the Meitei rulers of Manipur.

10. India Peace Memorial

Built by the Japanese Government, it is dedicated to the matyrs of the Imdo-Japanese forces of World War II.

11. Loukoi Pat Lake

Off the highway on the way to Loktak, it is a scenic spot, perfect for taking a break from the road.

P.S.: Did you know that Jawaharlal Nehru gave Imphal the title ‘Jewel of India’? A befitting name for a beautiful place with its beautiful people. 

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