Imphal

November: best1-2 dayscity

State capital with Kangla Fort, Ima Keithel women's market, Shree Govindajee Temple and WWII cemeteries.

Base city; give it one to two days for Kangla, Ima Keithel and the museums.

November: Pleasant; Sangai Festival season

When to go

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Things to do

Walk Kangla Fort grounds
Shop at Ima Keithel women's market
Visit the Imphal War Cemetery
Try eromba and chak-hao kheer

Plan your trip

Best timeOctober to March is the most comfortable; June to August is heavy monsoon.

Ideal trip1-2 days

How to reachAir:

Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit) International Airport: Code: IMF; Notes: About 8 km south of central Imphal; flights from Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi and other cities

; Rail:

Dimapur (Nagaland): Most used railhead for Imphal (approx 200+ km by NH2); Jiribam in Manipur has a station, line to Imphal under construction

; Road: NH2 from Dimapur/Kohima and NH37 from Silchar/Jiribam; road conditions and blockades vary, check before travel.

PermitsIndian visitors from outside Manipur need an Inner Line Permit (ILP); the ILP regime applies under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, extended to Manipur by order S.O. 4433(E) dated 11 Dec 2019. Tourists take the Temporary ILP (30 days, not renewable), applied online. Foreign nationals: check current Protected Area Permit rules before planning.

SafetyManipur has seen ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023, with curfews, internet shutdowns and road blockades at times; President's Rule was imposed in February 2025. Check the latest state and MHA advisories and local news before travel, avoid buffer zones and protests, and keep plans flexible.

Getting there

From Dimapurroad · 215 km · 7-8 h

From Moirangroad · 45 km · 1-1.5 h

Top sights

Nature and outdoors

Bir Tikendrajit Park

park

Soudongbung Lampak

park

Changangei Panchayat Tinpham Lampak

park

Where to eat

JK & South Indian Fast Food

restaurant

Laziz Pizza

restaurant

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)

restaurant

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