1. Keibul Lamjao National Park
Address: Manipur 795133, India.
This National Park was established in 1977 and this is the only floating park in the World and located on the Loktak Lake. The purpose of the creation of the park is to preserve the natural habitat for the dancing deer of Manipur also called Sangai. The area comprised of aquatic, wetland and terrestrial ecosystems and amazing collections of mammals, fishes, and reptiles over here.
2. Manipur State Museum
Address: Kangla, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India.
This museum is situated in Imphal, established in 1969. You can find amazing galleries related to natural history, archaeology and ethnology. You can find excellent artifacts of former Manipur rulers and objects used by tribal people like the agricultural and domestic equipment, Buddha relics, ancient smoking pipes, Manipur textiles, tribal ornaments, lighters, etc.
3. Shaheed Minar
Address: Shahid Minar, Shahid Minar on BT road, Bir Tikendrajit Rd, Paona Bazar, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India.
This memorial is situated at Bir Tikendrajit Park at Imphal city. This 11-meter tall memorial is built in memory of those who died in Meitei Revolt in 1981 which was against the British.
4. Kangla Fort
Address: Kangla, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India.
This historic fort is situated on the banks of beautiful Imphal River and was the Royal Palace of King Pakhangba. This is considered as the symbol of the glory of Manipur and proudly speaks its culture and traditions. This is a favorite destination for art as well as archaeology lovers.
5. Loktak Lake
Address: Loktak Lake, Manipur.
This is the largest freshwater lake in Manipur and this is the only floating lake in the World. There are some popular islands situated on this lake like Sendra and Bhumia. Boating is a popular activity you can enjoy in this lake.
6. Sadu Chiru Waterfall
Address: Sadu Chiru Waterfall Road, Manipur 795146, India.
This is a favorite destination for nature lovers situated near to Leimaram in the Bishnupur District of Manipur. You can find three beautiful waterfalls over this site and the area is surrounded by lush green forests and a perfect spot for photography.
7. Shree Govindajee Temple
Address: Shri Shri Govindaji Temple, Wangkhei, Imphal, Manipur 795005, India.
This is a popular pilgrim site in Manipur and attracts visitors with its stunning Nagara style of architecture. This temple is dedicated to Shree Govindajee, and you can also find shrines of other Hindu Gods also over here. Visit paved courtyard, twin domes, congregation hall etc over here.
8. Manipur Zoological Gardens
Address: Lamphelpat, Imphal, Manipur 795004, India.
It was established in 1976 with amazing lush green space for rare species of birds and animals roughly 400 hundred in number. The garden is surrounded by green hills and forests. You can find around 55 species of birds and rare species of plants over here.
9. Khongjom War Memorial
Address: Khongjom, Manipur 795148, India.
This is a historic site in Manipur situated on the Indo-Myanmar road. This war memorial was built on the hilltop of Kheba on the memory of fights between British and Major General Paona Brajabashi, a great Warrior of Manipur. On 23rd April every year, Khongjom day is celebrated.
10. Ima Market
Address: Nagamapal Rd, Thangal Bazar, Imphal, Manipur 795004, India.
This market is also known as Khwairamband Bazar, is a paradise for shopping lovers, especially women. The most attractive fact is you can find more than 3000 stalls run by Imas or mothers and the stall consist of fruits, vegetables, textiles, groceries, etc.
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