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India
The jewelled land - floating lakes, classical dance, and the cradle of polo
Best time
October – March
Ideal duration
3 – 5 days
Language
Meitei (Manipuri), English, Hindi
Currency
INR (₹)
Manipur - the jewelled land - is a valley ringed by forested hills in the heart of North East India, where Meitei culture has produced one of the world's great classical dance traditions in Manipuri Raas Leela. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in North East India, hosts floating phumdis where the endangered sangai deer grazes in Keibul Lamjao National Park. Imphal's Ima Keithel - the world's only all-women market - and the ancient Kangla Fort speak of a civilisation centuries deep.
A glimpse of the landscapes you'll travel through.
Indian nationals do not require an Inner Line Permit to visit Imphal and the main valley. Some hill districts require additional permits. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit, which we arrange before your tour.
October to March is the ideal season - skies are clear, Loktak Lake is at its most scenic, and the Manipur Sangai Festival (late November) celebrates the sangai deer and the state's cultural heritage.
Imphal Airport (IMF) has direct flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, and other major cities. The airport is 8 km from the city centre. Our tours include airport transfers and all ground transport.
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~594 km from Siliguri (as the crow flies)
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