While you are in Imphal, make sure you don't miss these must see places...
Imphal War Cemetery :
This peaceful, well-kept memorial contains the graves of more than 1600 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in WWII battles that raged around Imphal in 1944. You’ll find the cemetery across a shaded park at the end of a bylane off Imphal Rd.
This peaceful, well-kept memorial contains the graves of more than 1600 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in WWII battles that raged around Imphal in 1944. You’ll find the cemetery across a shaded park at the end of a bylane off Imphal Rd.
Khwairamband Bazaar – a Market run by Mothers
A spectacular photo-op for
shutterbugs, this vast all-women’s market is run by some 3000 ima (mothers).
Divided by a road, one side sells vegetables, fruit, fish and groceries while
the other deals in household items, fabrics and pottery.
Manipur
State Museum
This government-run museum has a curious
collection of tribal costumes, royal clothing, historical polo equipment and
stuffed carnivores in action. Outside by the lawns, you’ll find an ornate and
spectacular 78ft royal boat. Fronting the museum is the Polo Ground , where
polo is said to have been invented.
Shri
Govindajee Mandir
The 1776-built Shri Govindajee Mandir, with two rather pronounced domes, is a neo-Vaishnavite temple with Radha and Govinda as the presiding deities. Adjacent to the temple is the Royal Palace, where, however, visitors are not allowed.
