Set amidst the states of Nagaland, Asam and Mizoram, Manipur is truly a traveler's paradise. It is predominantly a hill state with patches of plain and watered by the rivers Imphal, Iril, Thoubal, Irang and Barak, all of which flow from north to south.
Imphal, the beautiful capital city in the valley stands in a beautiful wood valley full of lakes and grassy meadows. Mao and Ukhrul, the picturesque hill resorts; Taminglong, with its exotic landscape; Chandel, home to amazing tribes; Khonggom and Moirang are reminders of the British Raj in India. Manipur is best visited during the months of October to February. Rainfall: 1980.8 mm (May to October). Climate: 32 Deg. C (mean max.); 0.0 Deg. C. (mean min.)
PLACE OF INTEREST:
IMPHAL:
The capital city of Manipur lies almost in the center of the state and is also the hub of culture and commercial activity. It is situated at a height of 790mt above sea level.
SHREE GOVINDAJEE TEMPLE:
near the old palace is one of the most important palaces of worship of the Meitei Hindus. It is the largest temple in Manipur, it is a simple yet beautiful structure.
KHWAIRAMBAND BAZAR:
The women’s bazaar known as “Ema Keithel” and located at the heart of Khwairamba and bazaar is run exclusively by women. It is a place worth visiting.
WAR CEMETRIES:
Commemorating the memories of the British and Indian soldiers who died during the Second World War, these cemeteries are managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Serene and well maintained, the graves carry little stone markers and bronze plaques recording the sacrifice of those gallant soldiers.
MOIRANG:
The town is one of the main centers of early Meities folk culture with the ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity Lord Thangjing, situated here. In the month of May, men and women, dressed in colourful traditional customs sing and dance in honour of the Lord at the Moirang “Lai Haraoba” which is a ritual dance festival held every year.
LOKTAK LAKE:
It is a beautiful and also the largest lake in north east of India. Two tiny islets add much to its beauty. It is a paradise for the tourists and holiday makers.
KEIBUL LAMJAO:
it is a national park with an area of 45 sq. km of floating mass of reeds and dry Land. Here the brown antlered deer’s live in their natural habitat.
UKHRUL:
It is a lovely hill town with full of enchanting scenery. The famous Siroi Lily which is state’s flower is found only in this place. With good & pleasant climate throughout the year. Ukhrul is a hill resort of Manipur.
BEST TIME TO VlSlT:
Mid September to mid March is considered the best time for traveling to Manipur.
WORLD
WAR II MEMORIALS TOURS
The Kohima War Cemetery was constructed in memory of the officers and men
who made supreme sacrifices during World War II. Maintained by the
Commonwealth War Graves association, the manicured calm of the cemetery
provides a poignant island of peace in the midst of modern Kohima. In grim
irony, the tennis court of the District Commissioner, which became the
decisive field of battle, is still marked in white is now a landmark of the
city, salutes the memories of soldiers from many countries, continents and
religious persuasions. Over 1700 soldiers were buried or cremated here. On
each grave there are beautiful epitaphs engraved in bronze. The famous
inscription written on the War Memorial stone reads: WHEN YOU GO HOME TELL
THEM OF US AND SAY, FOR YOUR TOMORROW WE GAVE OUR TODAY. Gone but not
forgotten…………….memorial to the World War II
solders.
KOHIMA WORLD WAR II TOURS
Day 01 : Calcutta/Delhi-Dimapur-Kohima
Day 02 : Kohima
Day 03 : Kohima-Khonoma
Day 04 : Kohima- Dimapur-Delhi/Calcutta
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