About
Manipur's capital in a broad valley surrounded by hills. Kangla Fort (seat of ancient Manipuri kings), Ima Keithel (world's largest all-women market), the Shree Govindajee Temple, and the WWII cemetery make it historically rich.
Must-see highlights
Kangla Fort heritage walk
Ima Keithel women-only market
Govindajee Temple Vaishnavite
WWII War Cemetery Imphal
Manipuri dance performance
Khonghampat Orchid Research Centre
Loktak Lake day trip (48km)
Moirang INA Museum (50km)
Manipur Zoological Garden
War Museum Imphal
Langol Hills nature trails
Kangla moat evening walk
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam (new line under construction) 220km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 8km
Nearby attractions
Kangla FortIma KeithelShree Govindajee TempleManipur State MuseumKhonghampat OrchidariumKeibul Lamjao National Park (50km)
How to get here
Delhi → Imphal
flight · 3.5h
₹7,000
approx.
Kolkata → Imphal
flight · 1.5h
₹5,000
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Jiribam (new line under construction)220 km
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport8 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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