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Imphal the capital of this culturally rich state has an abundance of temples and shrines evidence of its strong religious affinities. There's the historic Vaishnavite Shri Govindaji temple with its huge assembly hall and the Krishna , Balarama and Jaganath shrines within the temple complex.

One of the only Market places owned and operated by women – the large Ima Market and selling diverse items such as groceries, fish, handlooms and handicrafts. Close by is the Konghampat Orchidarium housing over110 species of beautiful wild orchids where the best time to visit are the spring months of March and April.

The countryside around Imphal presents a sight of green low hills, thick forests and serene lakes one of which is Loktak. One of the largest freshwater lakes - almost 312 Sq.Kms during the monsoons - in the north east it supports a number fish species and water chestnuts that grow in the floating islands. 55 Kms from this mesmerising lake is the Keibul Lamjao National Park where the brow antlered deer and the famous dancing deer of Manipur – the Sangai make their habitat. The sanctuary also attracts a large number of migratory birds in the winter. A pleasant town on the shores of the Loktak lake which hosts the Lai Haraoba Dance Festival in May is Moirang . There is also an Indian National Army museum here with a storehouse of INA memorabilia including rare photographs and the Rupee note issued by the Japanese forces during World War II. Ukhrul to the north is one of the highest hill towns in the state and is inhabited by the Tanghkhi Nagas. In the vicinity are deep lime stone caves.

Manipur is a laidback state with that has nurtured a rich and colourful culture for centuries. It remains one of the favoured destinations while on a visit to the north east. Tribal Discovery has some excellent tours that enable you to experience the wonders of this verdant hill state.


Manipur is a land endowed with a remarkable range of animal and bird species, lush green forests that sustain a variety of trees and plants. 67% of the land area under forest cover ranges from sub tropical to sub alpine and is made up of wet forests – temperate forests – and forests of pine. Wild Orchids in vivid colours can be seen growing everywhere in the forests.
The fauna includes the endangered dancing deer of Manipur whose habitat is the Loktak Lake and floating island of Sendra. On the periphery of this enchanting lake stretches the Keibul Lamjao National habitat of the brow antlered deer of Manipur, clouded leopard, the spotted Linshang, Burmese pea fowl, a number of pheasants, the Blythe Tragopan and four species of Hornbill. The Manipuri Dancing deer makes its home on the floating islands of Loktak and Sendra sustaining an incredible and rare eco system. 48 kms from Imphal the fresh water Loktak lake is an expansive water body with numerous floating islands made up of grass, marsh, reeds on a bed of solid mud and appears During the winters it attracts numerous species of birds. On the periphery of the lake is the Keibul Lamjao National Park which is only floating wild life park in the world and is home to a varied species of different flora and fauna.