Things to do in Manipur
Adventure, culture, and unforgettable experiences await you in Manipur.
Ima Keithel Market
The 'Mother's Market' in Imphal is a unique 500-year-old tradition. It is Asia's largest all-women market. Over 4000 women traders sit in rows selling everything from handloom shawls and dried fish to fresh vegetables.
Men are strictly not allowed to sell here. It is a symbol of the strong socio-economic status of Manipuri women. The colors, the chatter, and the energy are infectious.
Loktak Lake Boating
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its 'Phumdis'—circular floating islands made of vegetation and soil. Fishermen live on these islands in huts.
Keibul Lamjao, located on the lake, is the world's only floating national park and home to the endangered Sangai deer (dancing deer). A boat ride through the maze of phumdis, especially at sunset, is surreal.
It feels like a water world that defies geography.
Kangla Fort Walk
The ancient capital of the Manipuri kings, Kangla Fort is the spiritual and political heart of the state. It is a massive complex with moats, temples, and citadels.
The huge Sha (dragon) statues at the entrance are iconic. Walking here is a lesson in the history of the Meitei people.