Tourist Attractions of Manipur

The tiny state of Manipur has many surprises to offer. It is a land of ancient culture and matchless natural beauty. The trip covers major tourist attractions like Kangla Fort, 2nd WW Cemetries, Laktok lake, Sendra island and countless others.

Kaina
This holy Hindu Place stands at 920 m above sea level. The placid and tranquil atmosphere around this place is very divine. It lies at a distance of 29 km from Imphal.

Tamenglong
Tamenglong is a not-to-be-missed place of Manipur. The splendid beauty of Mother Nature is seen in her pristine form. The puzzling caves, the exotic orchids, the shimmering water and the deep gorges add to the magic of this place. Situated at 156 kms from Imphal this place has the Tharon Cave, Burning Meadow, Zailad Lake and Barak Waterfalls as the popular tourist spots.

Waithou Lake
Situated on the Indo-Myanmar Road, this idyllic spot is famous for its pineapple slopes. There is also a tourist lodge, at the fringe of the lake.

Ukhrul
Is the highest hill station of Manipur, situated at 83 kms east of Imphal. Siroi Hills and KhangKhui Lime Caves are excellent excursion -destinations. The colourful Tangkhul Nagas habituate this land of the Siroi land lilies, which are simply too pretty.

Kangchup
920 m above sea level and 16 kms to the west of Imphal, Kangchup is a health resort on the hills, overlooking the Manipur valley. With the construction of the Singda Dam, this place has become a major tourist attraction.

Keibul Lam Jao National Park
Once, a hunting reserve, this 40 km tiny park is the house of the near extinct Sangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer (dancing deer). It has the honour of being the only floating National park in the whole world. It was declared a sanctuary in 1954 when a great number of the Sangai were getting seriously decimated. The deer live on the vegetation surrounding the Loktak Lake.