Sekta - Archeological Living Museum

Located at Sekta village, about 16 km. from Imphal on the Imphal-Ukhrul Road is Sekta Mound, locally known as the "SEKTA KEI". It is a protected archaeological site that was jointly excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India and the State Archaeology, Manipur and is preserved as a Living Museum. It is a site where practice of secondary burial was discovered.

Keibul Lamjao National Park

53 kms. from Imphal and on the fringes of Loktak Lake, this is the last natural habitat of the marsh-dwelling brow-antlered deer of Manipur called "Sangai".

ANDRO - the ancient village

27 km east of Imphal is this ancient Scheduled Caste village of Andro. It has one Cultural Complex established by the Mutua Museum, Imphal. It consists of potteries of the North Eastern Region of India. There is also a 'Doll-House' where dolls of 29 recognised tribes of Manipur (both male and female) are in display.

Khonghampat Orchidarium

About 7 km. from Imphal is the Orchid Yard of the Forest Department, on National Highway No 39. More than 110 varieties of Orchids, including several rare species, are grown here. Peak season is April-May.

Manipur State Museum

This interesting museum near the Pologround has a fairly good display of Manipur's heritage and a collection of portraits of Manipur's former rulers. Items of special interest are costumes, arms and weapons, relics and historical documents.
Open: 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Sunday and Holidays closed.
Entrance: Adult 25 p. Child 10 p.

Sahid Minar

This tall Minar of Bir Tikendrajit Park in the heart of the capital commemorates the indomitable spirit of Manipur martyrs who sacrificed their lives while fighting against the British in 1891.

Khongjom

36 km. from Imphal, Khongjom is situated on the Indo-Burma Road and is place of great historic importance. It was here that Major General Paona Brajabashi, one of the great warriors of Manipur, proved his valour against the superior force of the invading British Army in 1891. The hillock of the foot of which he laid down his life in defense of his motherland, is reminiscent of the past heroic deeds of Manipuri warriors. A war memorial on the top of this scenic hill feature, adds charm to this heroic site. Khongjom day is celebrated as a State Holiday on every year on April 23.

Phubala

40 km. from Imphal. A charming resort on the western fringes of the Loktak Lake, to the south of Imphal. It is joined to the mainland by a low causeway.
Accommodation: Tourist Bungalow
Reservation: Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone: 0385-220802

Singda

At an altitude of 921 m., 16 km. from Imphal to the west is a hill resort on the hills overlooking Manipur Valley. The scenery is picturesque. It is also a mountain pass on the road to Tamenglong. There is an inspection Bungalow here. There is a nice artificial lake called Singda Dam. It is now a multipurpose project.

Moreh

110 km. from Imphal, Moreh is a border town on the Indo-Burma Road. It is a commercial town attracting people in large numbers from neighbouring places.

Moirang

45 km. from Imphal, Moirang holds an ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord Thangjing. Every May, men and women, in gorgeous traditional costumes, sing and dance in honour of the Lord here at the Moirang Lai Haraoba. It was from the village of Moirang, too, that the graceful Khamba-Thoibi dance originated, traditionally celebrated in May. It was in Moirang that the flag of the Indian National Army was first hoisted on Indian soil on April 14, 1944. There is an INA Museum exhibiting letters, photographs, badges of ranks and other articles associated with this movement. There is also a bronze statue of Netaji in uniform. There are buses which operate from private bus station of Waheng Leikai junction to Moirang from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fare: Rs. 10/- . Journey time is around 1 hr.

Langthabal

8 km. from Imphal on the Indo-Burma road lies this small hill feature with the relics of an old historic palace, well-planned temples and ceremonial houses amidst pine and jackfruit trees planted symmetrically. Overlooking the Manipur University, Canchipur, it offers a pleasant view of the surroundings.

War Cemetries

The British as well as the Indian Army Cemeteries commemorating those who died in the Second World War are serene well-maintained with little stone markers and bronze plaques recording their anguish and sacrifice. These graves are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Loktak Lake and Sendra Island

This lake is like a miniature inland sea lying 48 km. from Imphal. From the Tourist Bungalow, set atop Sendra island, visitors can get a bird's eye view of the lake and the life on it, the fisherman and their families who live in neat huts on its shores and who make full use of their watery environment. They cast their nets on it, rear fish farms in it using nets as floating walls, harvest it for the water chestnut known as Heikak, and even build their houses on the islands of floating weed that dart around the lake. There are buses and cycle rickshaws to cover the last 3 km. to Sendra.
Reservation : Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone : 0385-2208

Manipur Zoological Garden

About 6 km. from Imphal, towards the west, in this Zoological Garden at Iroishemba on the Imphal Kangchup Road. Graceful brow-antlered deer, "Sangai" one of the rarest species in the world, can be seen here in sylvan surroundings. A trip to this garden, at the foot of the pine-growing hillocks in the westernmost corner of Lamphelpat is really enjoyable.

Khwairamband Bazaar

This is a large covered market split into two sections on both sides of the Khwairamband Road. Vegetables, fishes, household utensils & implements and fruits are sold on one side and colourful handloom shawls, phaneks, khudeis, bedsheets on the other. The market is very special in the sense that all the stall holders are women. Not far from here, is a street where beautiful cane baskets and furniture are sold. Other smaller markets are Singjamei, Kongba, Lamlong, Kwakeithel, Heirangkhoithong, Terakeithel, Naoremthong etc.

Kaina

29 kms. from Imphal is a sacred place of Hindus. It is a beautiful hillock, about 921 m. above sea level, Kaina is a sacred place of Hindus. According to legend, Shri Govindajee appeared to His devotee Bheigyachandra, Maharaja of Manipur, in a dream and asked him to build a temple enshrined with His image carved out of a jackfruit tree which was then growing at Kaina. Beautiful hill shrubs and charming natural surroundings give the place a saintly solemnity. Ceremonial dances depicting the devine dream are performed as Ras at the Mandop. Kaina can be reached by bus via Thoubal also
Accommodation: Kaina Tourist Home.
Reservation: Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone: 0385-220802