Tourist Attractions
in Manipur |
Tourist Attraction in Manipur |
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.
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 trip to this garden at the foot of
pine-covered hills in the western-most corner of
Lamphelpat, will be very interesting.
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Shaheed Minar
The imposing Shaheed minar of Bir Tikendrajit park
stand tall in the eastern side of the Imphal
Pologround. 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. In this place, tourists are
greeted by a breeze-ruffled artificial lake.
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Langthabal
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.
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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".
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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. According to legend,ur 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
Rasa Lila at the Mandap. one night, Shri Govindajee appeared in a dream of the
Bhagyachandra, Maharaja of Manip
Khongjom
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
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Moreh
Moreh, the international border town is located on
the Indo-Myanmar Road, about 110 kms south east of
Imphal. It is a commercial town, and attracts a
large number of people from away from Tamu, its
Myanmese counterpart. The recent opening of the
Border Trade turned Moreh into an important
commercial hub in the North-East. Right on the other
side of the border, at Namphalong, there is a big
Myanmese shopping complex that sell all kinds of
Thailand and Chinese consumer goods. The shopping
complex serves as a poor man’s alternative to
Bangkok’s National Stadium Shopping Arcade.
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 pristine beauty
blooms with a rare lily known as Dzuko Lily between
May and July.
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.
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