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Tourist Attractions in Imphal
The various tourist attractions in Imphal are Shri
Shri Govindajee Temple, Manipur Zoological Garden,
Shaheed Minar, Singda, Langthabal, Moirang, Loktak Lake,
Keibul Lamjao National Park, Kaina, Khongjom.
Manipur Zoological Garden
Manipur Zoological Garden is located about 6 kms. from
Imphal towards the west at Iroishemba, hidden
half-a-mile from the Imphal-Kangchup road. Sangai, the
brow-antlered deer and one of the rare species in the
world, can be seen here in the sylvan surroundings. A
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pine-covered hills in the
western-most corner of Lamphelpat, will be very interesting.
Shaheed
Minar
The imposing Shaheed Minar of Bir Tikendrajit park stand tall
in the eastern side of the Imphal Polo ground. This Minar
commemorates the indomitable spirit of Manipur martyrs who
sacrificed their lives while fighting against the British in
1891. The eye-catching Minar also serves as an ideal
background for photo shoots.
Singda
Singda, a beautiful picnic spot is located at an altitude of
921 metres. Singda is located about 16 kms away from Imphal.
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Shri Shri Govindajee Temple
Shri Shri Govindajee Temple is situated near the palace
of the former rulers of Manipur. This temple is a sacred
pilgrimage and historic center for Vaisnavites. It is a
simple and beautiful structure with twin gold domes, a
paved courtyard and a large congregation hall. The
presiding deity, Radha Govinda is flanked by idols of
Balaram and Krishna on one hand and Jagannath,
Balabhadra and Subhadra on the other hand. The Shri
Govindajee Temple also offers a daily performance of
dance on the Krishna theme.
Langthabal |
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Langthabal is
located about 6 kms from Imphal on the Indo-Myanmar road.
Langthabal is a small hill that is rich in the relics of an
old historical place.
Moirang
Moirang is located about 45 kms away from Imphal on Tiddim
Road. The ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord
Thangjing stands there. In the month of May, the people
celebrate the festival of Moirang Lai Haraoba. In this
festival, men and women in bright traditional costumes sing
and dance in honour of the Lord. It was from the village of
Moirang that the graceful, Khamba Thoibi dance originated. It
was also at Moirang that flag of the Indian National Army was
first hoisted on Indian soil on April 14, 1944. There is an
INA Museum here that exhibits letters, photographs, badges of
ranks and other articles associated with INA. A bronze statue
of Netaji in uniform stands proud in the lawn.
Keibul
Lamjao National Park
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in the south
western part of the Loktak Lake. This is the last natural
habitat of the Sangai, the marsh-friendly brow-antlered deer
of Manipur. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating
park in the world.
Kaina
Kaina is a beautiful hillock about 29 kms from Imphal on
Imphal-Yairipok Road. Kaina is a sacred place of the Hindus
and has a temple dedicated to Shri Govindji. According to
legend, one night, Shri Govindajee appeared in a dream of the
Bhagyachandra, Maharaja of Manipur and asked him to build a
temple enshrined with his image carved out of a Jackfruit tree
which was at that time growing at Kaina. Later, this temple
was built by the Bhagyachandra. Hill shrubs and natural
surroundings give the place a calmness and solemnity.
Ceremonial dances depicting the divine dream are performed as
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Loktak Lake
The Loktak Lake is like a miniature sea and the largest
fresh water lake in the North-east. Sendra is a hillock
situated on an island of Loktak lake, about 48 kms. away
from Imphal on Tidim road. From the Tourist bunglow, set
atop Sendra island, visitors can get a birds eye-view of
the unique Loktak Lake and the floating mass called "Phumdis".
A boat – trip to either Thanga or Karang islet in the
lake becomes a memorable experience.
Khongjom |
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Khongjom is
situated on the Indo-Myanmar Road, about 36 kms away from
Imphal. It is a place of utmost historical importance. Khonjom
was the place where Major General Paona Brajabashi and other
brave Manipuri warriors faught against the invading British
Army in 1891. Khongjom is regarded as a symbol of patriotism
and valour. A war memorial laid on the top of this venerable
hill adds the historical ambience of the heroic site. Khongjom
Day is observed as a State Function every year on April 23.
Koubru
Koubru is one of the pious mountains of Manipur and is located
on NH-39. A 300 years old temple of Lord Koubru Mahadeva is
situated in the foot hills of the Koubru mountain. The temple
is situated besides a beautiful mountain river which attracts
thousands of devotees. The temple has been maintained for the
last 10 years by the Manipur Seva Kanwariya Sammittee. The
devotees offer rituals in the name of Koubra Baba or the Lord
Shiva. During the monsoon season and the festival of
Mahashivratri, various devotees came here from different
places to offer rituals and chant Mantras in praise of Lord
Shiva.
Vishnupur
Vishnupur is situated about 27 kms to the south-west of Imphal.
Vishnupur or Bishenpur is known after its historical Vishnu
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Mao
Mao is one of the oldest hill station in Manipur,
bordered by Nagaland and located midway between Dimapur
and Imphal on the National Highway 39 at an altitude of
5762.02 feet above sea level. The Mao IB, built by the
Royal Military engineers in 1897 is more than hundred
years old. The cultural mosaic of Manipur is not
complete without the colorful Mao-Naga dance. Other
worth visiting places is Makhel, the historical place of
Naga dispersal and the legendary place of common origin
of the Meiteis and the Nagas, which has the oldest pear
tree memorial of the dispersal. Dzuko Valley with its
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pristine beauty blooms with a
rare lily known as Dzuko Lily between May and July.
Ukhrul
The highest hill resort of Manipur is Ukhrul, about 72 km.
from Imphal. Ukhrul is famous for a kind of landlily known as
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