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Manipur Tour

The state of Manipur is a melting pot of many cultures and traditions. Manipur Valley is a 700 meters high plateau washed by rivers. Like the native martial art of Kerala, Manipur has its local Martial art - Thang-ta. So is the indigenous Manipuri dance of the state. The Lord Krishna is the most worshipped deity in Manipur and is present as his manifestation as Govindji in the Sri Govindji Temple. The most unique feature of this state is the principal deity carved out of a jackfruit tree here in the temple. The traditional rituals of worship are religiously followed in this state. There are a number of interesting tours in Manipur. The capital city of Imphal is the true reflection of every colour of the state of Manipur.

Avail our Manipur Tours Packages and experience this unique and picturesque land. Manipur tourism offers a picturesque tourist destination, situated at the easternmost part of India, with Myanmar in the east, Cachar district of Assam, Nagaland in the north and Mizoram in the south, was described by Jawaharlal Nehru as Land of Jewels. It is famous for its Keibul Lamjao National Park which is habitat to the Brow antlered deer found nowhere else. With the fresh water lake (Loktak lake) situated in one of the districts and the lush green hills makes it an abode for tourists coming to Manipur.

 

Tourist Attractions in Manipur

» Bishnupur Temple
A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is 27 kms away from the capital. The architecture of the temple is unique and resembles Chinese design. It was built in 1467 during the reign of King Kiyamba.

» Moirang This town is 45 kms away from Imphal and this is where the birth of Manipuri folk culture was born. During the month of May, men and women dance in the honor of the Lord. Lai Harouba is celebrated every year and many people from all over the state flock and watch this spectacle.

There is the famous Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's(a national hero) statue at Moirang which commemorates the struggle of our freedom fighters. This statue is the reminder of the INA(Indian National Army) that Netaji brought along with Japanese armies to defeat the British in 1944.