State Capital: Imphal
Best Time to Visit: October to April
Climate: Warm summers / Cool Winters
Airport(s): Imphal
Forests and hills inhabited by more than a dozen tribes - Manipur is a nature retreat.
'Mani' literally translates to 'jewel' and 'pur' means 'land' thus Manipur means 'the land of jewels'.
A beautiful Himalayan plateau, washed by mountain rivers, Manipur is famous for its folk arts, the 'Manipuri Dance', martial arts and its unique Hinduism. Lord Krishna is the most revered deity in these parts. The traditional Raas Leela art form is an artistic manifestation of local religious sensibilities.
Other folk art forms that splash color on Manipur's culture are the Khamba Toiba and Nupa Pala dances.
The main districts in Manipur are Chandel, Bishnupur, Senapati, Imphal, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Tamenglong and Ukhrul.
Places of Tour Interest
Spot dancing deer, civet cats, hog deer, wild goats and otters on wildlife safaris to the Keibul Lam Jao National Park.
Explore Lord Sanamahi Temple, Sri Govindaji Temple, Khonghampat Orchidarium, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Moirang on Manipur tours with India State Tours.
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