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Bishnupur (Manipur)

Manipur's Pottery Town & Cultural Heartland

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1 dayIdeal stay₹400From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowJiribamNearest rail · 250 km

A historic town in Manipur's Bishnupur district, known for traditional black pottery (Longpi), handloom weaving, and the Vishnu Purana-inspired Govindajee temple culture. The Bishnupur Pony (rare breed) farms are a unique attraction.

Pairs well with

Loktak Lake· 23m awayImphal· 1h awayUkhrul· 3h awayMoreh & Shirui Peak· 3h awayDzukou Valley· 3h awayKohima· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 90
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam 250km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 30km

Nearest transport

Jiribam250 km
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport30 km

Stay options

budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
luxury₹3,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Imphal → Bishnupur

bus · 1h

₹60

approx.

Imphal → Bishnupur

cab · 45m

₹700

approx.

Nearby attractions

Loktak Lake (30km)Keibul LamjaoNingthoukhongThoubal

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Loktak Lake

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Moreh & Shirui Peak

Moreh & Shirui Peak

India-Myanmar Border Town & Lily Mountain

Ukhrul

Ukhrul

Naga Hills — Khangkhui Caves & Dzükou Valley

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