Tourist Attractions of Manipur

Manipur is better known as “the Jewel of India”. This tranquil terrain is surrounded by blue hills with an oval shaped valley at the centre, rich in art and tradition and surcharged with nature's pristine glory. Having a varied and proud history from the earliest times, Manipur came under the British Rule as a Princely State after the defeat in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.The folk dances reveal the mythological concept of creation of Manipur. The charm of the place is the greenery with the moderate climate making it a tourists’ haven.

Tourist Attractions in Manipur:

• Imphal:

This is the capital city of Manipur. It is mainly inhabited by the Vaishnavites. The district is divided into East and West and the recently constructed stadium is also one of the attractions comprising of every thing.

• Keibul Lamjao National Park

Keibul Lamjao National Park, 48 km away from Imphal is an abode of, rare and endangered species of Brow Antlered deer. This ecosystem is home to 17 rare species of mammals.

• Loktak Lake (Freshwater Lake)

It is the lake where most of the people of Manipur get their share of fish meat. The special treat to watch are the floating islands popularly known as Phumdi which is made out of the tangle of watery weeds and other plants.

• Manipuri Dance (Ras Lila)

A classical form of Manipuri dance based and inspired by the theme of Lord Krishna and his beloved, Radha love story and the devotion of the Gopis (companions) towards Lord Krishna.

• Shree Govindajee Temple

This temple is the premiere temple in Manipur and it adjoins the palaces of the former rulers of the state. The deity in the center has other idols of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on either side of it.

• Sahid Minar

The tall Minar of Bir Tikendrajit Park located at the heart of the city is built in memory of the Manipur Martyrs who gave their lives fighting against British in 1891.

Other Places to Visit:

• Paona Bazar
• Gambhir Singh Shopping Complex
• Phumdi
• Chorus Repertory Theater

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