Imphal Sightseeing

The capital city of Manipur, Imphal is one of the prominent places to visit in the state It boasts its beauty with scenic natural beauty, diverse topographies and inspiring history that have had a huge impact on today’s lifestyle. Imphal also used to be a major region in World War II and therefore holds a huge history. Spread across 1864 sq km of land, is merged in the middle of lush green mountains along which flows cascading rivers that offer some of the best places for bird watching and activities.

Popular Attractions

Kangla Fort : The official seat of the Meitei kingdom, the Kangla fort complex is one of the oldest monuments of this region that informs about the state’s history.

RKCS Museum : The Rajkumar Chandrajit Sana Museum or Manipur State Museum has an extensive collection of artefacts, including sculptures, textiles, and manuscripts that about the state's culture and heritage.

Tharon Cave : One of the most sacred caves for Hindus, Tharon Cave is said to have been the abode of Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Imphal War Cemetery : A cemetery dedicated to the British and Indian soldiers who died in the Battles of Imphal and Kohima during World War II.

More Sightseeing Places in Manipur