Imphal

Imphal

Location: Manipur

Tourist Attractions: Govindjee Temple, Shaheed Minar

Local Tongue: Manipuri, Hindi, English

STD Code: (91) - 3852

Best time to Visit: February to May & September to November

About Imphal

Those of you who like to get away from the rest and try things off the beaten path should head off to Imphal. Situated in the northeastern state of Manipur, Imphal is a place of exquisite natural beauty, lush hills, picturesque valleys, and some exotic locales, as found nowhere else on the planet. One of the most ancient cities in the country, Imphal still appears to be shrouded in a mist of the past with the remains of an old palace, ancient shrines, and old houses standing as testimonials to its rich history. The tall pine and deodar trees that crowd the entire Manipur valley lend the place a mystique look and feel.

Climate & Best Time to Visit.

The capital of Manipur, Imphal experiences pleasant weather all around the year. The temperature during the summer ranges between 17 to 35 degrees Celsius while winters can be cold and chilly with temperatures of 0 to 18 degrees. Rainfall is heavy between May and September. The best time for a visit to the city is the months from February to early May and late September to November.

Tourist Attractions in Imphal

Govindjee Temple

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the holy Hindu shrine is situated near the Manipur Palace. Besides the presiding deity, the temple houses idols of Lord Krishna and Balrama. The unique architecture of the temple is adorned with two huge domes, a massive courtyard, giant walls, and an assembly hall used to hold prayer and other ceremonies.

Shaheed Minar

Shaheed Minar is a towering structure, built to pay homage to the war martyrs who gave up their lives defending their land against the intruding British in 1891. The war cemetery located nearby houses the graves of brave soldiers, both from the British and Indian armies.

Manipur Zoological Gardens

Situated in Iroisemba en route to Kangchup, the Manipur Zoological Gardens is home to several rare and exotic species of birds and animals, making it one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The brow-antlered deer is one of the rarest animal species in the world and a major attraction at the park.

Ima Market

Ima, which means mother in the local tongue, is an of its kind place with all the shops (nearly 3000) in the market run by women. The place is a favorite for tourists with all the items ranging from vegetables to handicrafts available for sale.

Kangchup

Deer in Keibul Lamjao National Parkington is a beautiful hill station located just 16 km from Imphal at an altitude of 921 mts above sea level. Overlooking the lush Manipur valley, the place houses a health resort that offers several facilities for tourists. Kangchup is also the gateway to Tamenglong.

Morang

Morang, situated 45 km from Imphal, is a historically significant city, being the place that served as the headquarters of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army during the second world war. Lord Thangiing Temple is the scene of the lay hora Oba dance festival, celebrated every year in May.

Keibul Lamjao National Park

The only 'floating national park' in the world is located just 53 km from Imphal on the banks of Lukat Lake. The park is especially known as the last known natural habitat for the brow-antlered deer or the dancing deer, known so for its ability to balance on the drifting grounds.

Kohima

FACTS & FIGURES
Population    78,584
Language    Nagamese, Hindi, English, Angami, local dialects
The best time to visit    is October to April
LOCATION
Situated in the southwest part of the northeastern state of Nagaland, Kohima is a hill station perched at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. This capital town is at a distance of 339 km from Guwahati, 145 km from Imphal, and 74 km from Dimapur. The National Highway 39 connects it to both Dimapur and Imphal. It experiences around 250 cm of annual rainfall. While summers are tropical, winters are dry and bitterly cold.
HISTORY
Kohima was founded alongside the large Angami village known as Kohima Village. It has earned its name in history as the place where the Japanese tide during World War II was halted.

 Tour to Kohima
Kohima comprises exotic green valleys, looming mountains, and ethnic tribes. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it is a cocoon of natural wealth. The breathtaking beauty of the pristine land may at times leave you exhausted for it gauds you to drink in all the vibrancy of nature all at once. Nagaland is not just about the exotic tribes, their habitat, and culture but also about its natural flora and fauna, its fairs and festivals, and its well-known cities.
Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland with the magnificent view of the rugged Naga Hills offers interesting things to do. It derives its name.
from the mountain plant “Kew Hi” that grows along the slopes. While traveling by road to Kohima you will enjoy the panoramic view. The pineapples that grow by the roadside can be picked up and tasted. The local cuisines provided at the roadside Naga shop are sumptuous. At an altitude of 4900 ft., Kohima has the right weather and exotic flowers to make it an excellent tourist destination. It was a witness to the fierce fight during the Second World War and the war cemetery; a serene stretch land of manicured greens carries an engraved epitaph, which says, “When you go home/ Tell them of us and say/ For your tomorrow/ We gave our today”. Interesting is the next most important place in Kohima, Barra Basti, the second largest village in Asia. Typical of a Naga village it has a gateway decorated elaborately with warriors and weapons and the Mithun skull, a symbol of prosperity. In the middle of the village is a house built in the typical Naga style with crossed horns, carved Mithun heads, a huge grain basket, and a manger containing rice beer. The State Museum and the Catholic Cathedral are the other important tourist attractions in Kohima.
This beautiful land of abundant natural beauty has immense tourist attractions. The ethnic tribes, their habitat, arts and handicrafts, and the locales attract many. Log on to northeastindia.com to know about Kohima.
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The Bangladesh Travel Guide

Bangladesh is one of the few countries in South Asia, which remains to be explored. Bangladesh has a delicate and distinctive attraction of its own to offer and it is definitely not a tourist haunt like Nepal or India. Bangladesh is like a painter's dream come true with a rich tapestry of colors and texture. The traditional emphasis of the tourist trade has always been on the material facilities offered by a country rather than on its actual charms. This may be a reason why Bangladesh has seldom been highlighted in the World's tourist maps.

It's a land of enormous beauty, with hundreds of serpentine rivers, crystal clear water lakes surrounded by ever-green hills, luxuriant tropical rain forests, beautiful cascades of green tea gardens, world's largest mangrove forest preserved as World Heritage, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger and the wild lives, warbling of birds in green trees, wind in the paddy fields, abundance of sunshine, world's longest natural sea beach, rich cultural heritage, relics of ancient Buddhist civilizations and colorful tribal lives, - Bangladesh creates an unforgettable impression of a land of peace.
You'll appreciate our culture and the environment. These are not simply sight-seeing excursions, but real-time learning experiences. Enjoy an ideal blend of adventure and exploration with comfort and relaxation. Here you find that you are not alone. With us, any place in Bangladesh is a home away from home.

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