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Sekta - Archeological Living
Museum
Located at
Sekta village, about 16 km. from Imphal on the Imphal-Ukhrul Road is Sekta
Mound, locally known as the "SEKTA KEI". It is a protected archaeological
site that was jointly excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India
and the State Archaeology, Manipur and is preserved as a Living Museum.
It is a site where practice of secondary burial was discovered.
Keibul
Lamjao National Park
53 kms. from Imphal
and on the fringes of Loktak Lake, this is the last natural habitat of
the marsh-dwelling brow-antlered deer of Manipur called "Sangai".
ANDRO - the ancient village
27 km east of Imphal
is this ancient Scheduled Caste village of Andro. It has one Cultural
Complex established by the Mutua Museum, Imphal. It consists of potteries
of the North Eastern Region of India. There is also a 'Doll-House' where
dolls of 29 recognised tribes of Manipur (both male and female) are in
display.
Khonghampat Orchidarium
About 7 km. from
Imphal is the Orchid Yard of the Forest Department, on National Highway
No 39. More than 110 varieties of Orchids, including several rare species,
are grown here. Peak season is April-May.
Manipur State Museum
This interesting
museum near the Pologround has a fairly good display of Manipur's heritage
and a collection of portraits of Manipur's former rulers. Items of special
interest are costumes, arms and weapons, relics and historical documents.
Open: 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Sunday and Holidays closed.
Entrance: Adult 25 p. Child 10 p.
Sahid Minar
This tall Minar
of Bir Tikendrajit Park in the heart of the capital commemorates the indomitable
spirit of Manipur martyrs who sacrificed their lives while fighting against
the British in 1891.
Khongjom
36 km. from Imphal,
Khongjom is situated on the Indo-Burma Road and is place of great historic
importance. It was here that Major General Paona Brajabashi, one of the
great warriors of Manipur, proved his valour against the superior force
of the invading British Army in 1891. The hillock of the foot of which
he laid down his life in defence of his motherland, is reminiscent of
the past heroic deeds of Manipuri warriors. A war memorial on the top
of this scenic hill feature, adds charm to this heroic site. Khongjom
day is celebrated as a State Holiday on every year on April 23.
Phubala
40 km. from Imphal.
A charming resort on the western fringes of the Loktak Lake, to the south
of Imphal. It is joined to the mainland by a low causeway.
Accommodation: Tourist Bungalow
Reservation: Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone: 0385-220802
Singda
At an altitude of
921 m., 16 km. from Imphal to the west is a hill resort on the hills overlooking
Manipur Valley. The scenery is picturesque. It is also a mountain pass
on the road to Tamenglong. There is an inspection Bungalow here. There
is a nice artificial lake called Singda Dam. It is now a multipurpose
project.
Moreh
110 km. from Imphal,
Moreh is a border town on the Indo-Burma Road. It is a commercial town
attracting people in large numbers from neighbouring places.
Moirang
45 km. from Imphal,
Moirang holds an ancient temple of the pre-Hindu deity, Lord Thangjing.
Every May, men and women, in gorgeous traditional costumes, sing and dance
in honour of the Lord here at the Moirang Lai Haraoba. It was from the
village of Moirang, too, that the graceful Khamba-Thoibi dance originated,
traditionally celebrated in May. It was in Moirang that the flag of the
Indian National Army was first hoisted on Indian soil on April 14, 1944.
There is an INA Museum exhibiting letters, photographs, badges of ranks
and other articles associated with this movement. There is also a bronze
statue of Netaji in uniform. There are buses which operate from private
bus station of Waheng Leikai junction to Moirang from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fare: Rs. 10/- . Journey time is around 1 hr.
Langthabal
8 km. from Imphal
on the Indo-Burma road lies this small hill feature with the relics of
an old historic palace, well-planned temples and ceremonial houses amidst
pine and jackfruit trees planted symmetrically. Overlooking the Manipur
University, Canchipur, it offers a pleasant view of the surroundings.
War Cemetries
The British as well
as the Indian Army Cemeteries commemorating those who died in the Second
World War are serene well-maintained with little stone markers and bronze
plaques recording their anguish and sacrifice. These graves are maintained
by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Loktak Lake and Sendra Island
This lake is like
a miniature inland sea lying 48 km. from Imphal. From the Tourist Bungalow,
set atop Sendra island, visitors can get a bird's eye view of the lake
and the life on it, the fisherman and their families who live in neat
huts on its shores and who make full use of their watery environment.
They cast their nets on it, rear fish farms in it using nets as floating
walls, harvest it for the water chestnut known as Heikak, and even build
their houses on the islands of floating weed that dart around the lake.
There are buses and cycle rickshaws to cover the last 3 km. to Sendra.
Reservation : Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone : 0385-2208
Manipur Zoological
Garden
About 6 km. from
Imphal, towards the west, in this Zoological Garden at Iroishemba on the
Imphal Kangchup Road. Graceful brow-antlered deer, "Sangai"
one of the rarest species in the world, can be seen here in sylvan surroundings.
A trip to this garden, at the foot of the pine-growing hillocks in the
westernmost corner of Lamphelpat is really enjoyable.
Khwairamband Bazaar
This is a large
covered market split into two sections on both sides of the Khwairamband
Road. Vegetables, fishes, household utensils & implements and fruits
are sold on one side and colourful handloom shawls, phaneks, khudeis,
bedsheets on the other. The market is very special in the sense that all
the stall holders are women. Not far from here, is a street where beautiful
cane baskets and furniture are sold. Other smaller markets are Singjamei,
Kongba, Lamlong, Kwakeithel, Heirangkhoithong, Terakeithel, Naoremthong
etc.
Kaina
29 kms. from Imphal
is a sacred place of Hindus. It is a beautiful hillock, about 921 m. above
sea level, Kaina is a sacred place of Hindus. According to legend, Shri
Govindajee appeared to His devotee Bheigyachandra, Maharaja of Manipur,
in a dream and asked him to build a temple enshrined with His image carved
out of a jackfruit tree which was then growing at Kaina. Beautiful hill
shrubs and charming natural surroundings give the place a saintly solemnity.
Ceremonial dances depicting the devine dream are performed as Ras at the
Mandop. Kaina can be reached by bus via Thoubal also
Accommodation: Kaina Tourist Home.
Reservation: Director of Tourism, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal.
Telephone: 0385-220802
Shree Shree Govindajee Temple
This temple adjoining
the palace of the former rulers of Manipur, is a historic centre for Vaisnavites.
It is a simple and beautiful structure with gold domes, a paved court
and a large, raised congregation hall. The presiding deity in the centre
is flanked by idols of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna on one side
and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on the other.
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