Imphal

Location: Imphal, Manipur, India.

Ideal Visit Time: The best time to visit the city of Imphal is between October and March. The weather is pleasant from the month of October as winter in Imphal arrives in November and it starts to get cold and pleasant. However in January, the temperatures could go as low as 0°C but by February and March, the weather turns delightful.

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Imphal is the capital of Manipur and is one of the most ancient cities in India. It’s situated 786m above sea level and it’s also known for its scenic landscapes and greenery. Manipur is a land of many tribes and Imphal is the cultural capital of the state. It derives its name from ‘Yumphal’, which means ‘Land of Many Villages’ and its landscape is a mix of forests, hills, valleys, and several rivers like Iril, Sekmai, Thoubal, and Khuga. The modern game of polo is derived from Manipur’s Sagol Kangjei and it is not surprising that the Imphal Polo Ground is the oldest polo ground in the world. The Martial arts of Thang-ta and Huyen along originated from Imphal and watching performances is fascinating.

Places By City

Shri Shri Govindaji Temple

Imphal

5.0

Manipur State Museum

Imphal

4.1

Khariamband Bazar

Imphal

4.2

Kangla fort

Imphal

4.3

Imphal War Cemetery

Imphal

4.2

Near Hotels

Classic Grande Imphal, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Imphal By The Classic
The Sangai Hotel
HOTEL MILLENNIUM
Hotel Yaiphaba

Near Restaurant

How to reach

By Road: It is well-connected with many other major cities of India. You can reach there by bus as there are an ample number of buses that connect Imphal with neighboring cities in the northeast like Dimapur, Aizawl, Agartala, Shillong, and Itanagar. There are plenty of state-run buses from these cities and several private buses also run between these cities and the rest of the northeast.

By Train: Imphal does not have any railway station. The nearest railway station is Dimapur railway station, which is 215 km from Imphal. If you want to reach by train, first you have to reach Dimapur by train and it’ll be very annoying.

By Air: Imphal has its own international airport. Bir Tikendrajit International Airport is an airport, which is 8 km from the city. The airport is well-connected to northeastern cities like Guwahati, Aizawl, and Agartala, as well as other cities in India like Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata. The airport does not have flights to international destinations but connecting flights to destinations in South East Asia are in the works.