Manipur's capital in a broad valley surrounded by hills. Kangla Fort (seat of ancient Manipuri kings), Ima Keithel (world's largest all-women market), the Shree Govindajee Temple, and the WWII cemetery make it historically rich.
Know before you go
Inner Line Permit required
Indian visitors need an ILP for Manipur — apply online or at the Imphal counter.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Imphal, by time of day.
Morning
- Kangla Fort heritage walk2h · easy
- Ima Keithel women-only market1h 30m · easy
- Loktak Lake & Keibul Lamjao NP day trip4h · moderate
Afternoon
- WWII War Cemetery & War Museum2h · easy
- Khonghampat Orchid Research Centre1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Manipuri classical dance performance1h 30m · easy
About 12h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🎭 Cultural Day5h out
- Ima Keithel women-only market · morning, 1.5h
- Kangla Fort heritage walk · morning, 2h
- Manipuri classical dance performance · evening, 1.5h
A city best understood slowly — arrive, find the old market, and let the pace of things sink in.
- 2🌿 Nature Day7.5h out
- Loktak Lake & Keibul Lamjao NP day trip · morning, 4h
- WWII War Cemetery & War Museum · afternoon, 2h
- Khonghampat Orchid Research Centre · afternoon, 1.5h
Monuments in dramatic natural settings — these sites are clustered for geographic efficiency.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Imphal tripMust-see highlights
Kangla Fort heritage walk
Ima Keithel women-only market
Govindajee Temple Vaishnavite
WWII War Cemetery Imphal
Manipuri dance performance
Khonghampat Orchid Research Centre
Loktak Lake day trip (48km)
Moirang INA Museum (50km)
Manipur Zoological Garden
War Museum Imphal
Langol Hills nature trails
Kangla moat evening walk
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam (new line under construction) 220 km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 8 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Delhi → Imphal
flight · 3.5h
₹7,000
approx.
Kolkata → Imphal
flight · 1.5h
₹5,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Imphal questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Imphal?
The best months are January, December, February. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Imphal?
Most people spend 2 days in Imphal. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Imphal?
The nearest railway station is Jiribam (new line under construction) (220 km) and the nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (8 km). The cheapest common route is Kolkata → Imphal by flight, about ₹5,000 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Imphal cost?
Stays start around ₹1,000 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day and entry at ₹20.
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