- Best time
- Oct–Apr
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–6,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,200
- Nearest railhead
- 220 km away
- Nearest airport
- 8 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Imphal & Loktak Lake
Manipur’s capital and its great lake — Kangla fort, the all-women Ima Keithel market, Sendra on Loktak with its floating phumdis, the floating Keibul Lamjao park of the sangai deer, and the INA memorial at Moirang.
Things to do in Imphal & Loktak Lake
Kangla Fort
Seat of the Manipuri kings with twin dragon statues.
Ima Keithel
A market run entirely by women.
Loktak Lake & Sendra
Floating phumdi islands and fishermen’s huts.
Keibul Lamjao National Park
The world’s only floating park, home of the sangai deer.
INA Memorial, Moirang
Where the INA flag was first raised on Indian soil.
Imphal War Cemetery
Graves from the 1944 Battle of Imphal.
Where to stay in Imphal & Loktak Lake
Imphal centre
Hotels near Ima Keithel and Kangla.
Sendra (Loktak)
Tourist lodge on an island in the lake.
What to eat
Eromba
Mashed vegetables with fermented fish and chilli.
Chak-hao kheer
Black rice pudding.
Good to know
- Check the current situation and any advisories before travelling to Manipur.
- Domestic travellers need an ILP for Manipur; apply online.
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