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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. 
                             
                            
                            
                            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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