HISTORY AND CULTURE
Imphal – the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of North East India. It’s Ruins of Kangla, the Royal seat of the erstwhile Kingdom of Manipur are in the city metropolitan centre, surrounded by a Moat. Located on the Imphal river.
Regarded as India’s intellectual and cultural capital, Imphal comes from the numerous palatial mansions built all over the city and City of Joy comes from the lively, friendly and loving behavior of all the citizens all over the places making the city more lively and enjoyable.
PLACES OF INTEREST
BIR TIRKENDRAJIT PARK
SHIRUI LILY UKHRUL
LEIMARAM-WATERFALL
KANGLA SHA
INDO- MYANMAR TENGNOUPAL
LOKTAK LAKE
IMA KEITHEL
JAPANESE WAR
TRAVEL TIPS
- While the city is a pleasure to visit thoughout the year the choicest time to visit Imphal is from October to February, after the monsoon, when the weather is the coolest and temperatures range from around 10-15 degree Celsius.
- The easiest way to travel around Imphal is to take a taxi. For getting around the city center, Imphal historic trams are useful.
- People in Imphal converse in Manipuri, Hindi and English. Phone/calling code of Imphal is +91 385
- The currency in Imphal is the Indian rupee (INR) therefore, make sure that you carry Indian rupees with you else there are many authorized money changers for your convenience.