Imphal Tourism - Manipur

The capital of Manipur is a quaint little city encompassed by hills and green valleys dotted with fast flowing streams and woods. Also the cultural capital of Manipur, it is a city with several monuments, temples and ceremonial places all talking about Imphal's rich past. Home to many royal dynasties, and witness to innumerable battles, this ancient town now houses many modern administrative buildings along with heritage structures from the past.

Sightseeing:

The famous Govindajee Temple is a sacred and ancient center for the Vaishnavites. It has a shrine of Lord Vishnu, the main deity, along with the deities of Krishna and Balaram. It is a beautiful 18^th century structure housing twin domes. The Manipur State Museum is a rich reservoir of historical documents, weapons of war, artifacts and costumes. The Bir Tirkendrajit Park has a memorial for the martyrs who lost their lives in the Meitei Revolt against the British in 1891, known as the Shahid Minar. The War Cemeteries, have the graves of many British and Indian soldiers, who died fighting in World War II. The ruins of the Old Palace are at the centre of the city and have the remains of the fortress wall and the palace. The large grounds are now occupied by the military.