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Where to visit in Imphal?

Manipur, India

Quick answer

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, situated in a scenic valley surrounded by towering hills. It is a historic city famous for the unique Ima Keithel (Mother's Market) run exclusively by thousands of married women, the ancient Kangla Fort, and as the birthplace of modern Polo (Sagol Kangjei).

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, situated in a scenic valley surrounded by towering hills. It is a historic city famous for the unique Ima...

Shortlist

A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

01

Explore Kangla Fort

2 hours | Easy | Entry fee; additional charge for battery vehicle tour

02

Shop at Ima Keithel

2 hours | Easy | Largest all-women market; free to walk

03

Loktak Lake & Keibul Lamjao

The world's only floating national park, famous for organic floating land rings (phumdis) and the endangered Sangai (brow-antlered) deer. | 48 km

04

Imphal War Cemetery

A peaceful, beautifully maintained memorial dedicated to Allied soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Imphal during WWII. | 2 km

05

Floating circles of Loktak Lake

Photo spot listed in the Imphal destination record.

06

Mother-run stalls at Ima Keithel

Photo spot listed in the Imphal destination record.

07

Kangla Fort moat and dragons

Photo spot listed in the Imphal destination record.

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Good first tap

Shop at the unique all-women Ima Keithel market, explore the massive moated Kangla Fort, and visit the serene Imphal War Cemetery.

Best time

October to April

How to reach

Connected via NH-2 (connecting Dimapur and Imphal). Roads cross scenic hilly terrains.

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