Manipur
Jewel of the Northeast — lakes and dance
Manipur, in India's far northeast bordering Myanmar, is centred on the Imphal Valley and Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and home to floating phumdi islands of vegetation unique in the region. The state is regarded as the birthplace of modern polo, a sport played on horseback in Manipur for centuries before it was adapted by British colonists in the 19th century.
Manipuri classical dance, one of India's eight recognised classical dance forms, remains central to the state's cultural identity, alongside a diversity of hill tribes including the Naga and Kuki-Zo communities in its surrounding highlands. Manipur's position on the India-Myanmar border has historically made it a cultural and trade bridge between South and Southeast Asia.
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Popular Attractions
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Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its floating phumdis and Keibul Lamjao National Park.
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Kangla Fort
Kangla Fort is the historic seat of the Meitei kings of Manipur, a moated royal enclosure in the heart of Imphal.
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Ima Keithel
Ima Keithel is Imphal's mothers' market, run entirely by thousands of women traders and said to be the largest all-women market in Asia.
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Best Time to Visit
October–April
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