Manipur

Manipur “the Jewel of India” located on the north east of India is a true paradise on earth. This yet to be explored paradise offers the tourists the ancient traditions with breathtaking beauty of nature and a perfect blend of different cultures like Meitei, Pangal, Naga,Kuki and Mizo people living together.

It’s a rare combination of wet forest, temperate forests and pine forests. It’s also hosts to vast variety of flora and fauna and has about 500 orchids. The natural beauty makes completely irresistible for the nature lovers.

A little pee-ka-boo of must visits :

Imphal: The capital of Manipur, a small town standing 780 meters above the sea levels offers many tourist places. The main attractions of this city are The Shri Govindajeem Temple (A historic and holy vaishnavite is worshiped inside the premises of the Royal Palace, the home of former Maharajas of Manipur), The Khwairamband Keithel or the Ima Market (The traditional market of Imphal where all the vendors are Women) and the War Cemeteries.

Dzuko Valley: It is a very beautiful green valley and the most scenic place in Senapati District bordering Nagaland. Apart from its natural beauty this place is also very famous for its rare terrestrial lily called “Dzuko Lily”. “Mount Iso”(the highest peak of Manipur) is also located behind this valley.

Apart from being famous for the handlooms and Manipuri Dance, it has variety of adventure sports lined up for the tourists like trekking, rafting, paragliding, parasailing, hang gliding and many more.

Manipur is also heaven for all the food lovers. The food served is very spicy and boiled but highly nutritious. The best time to visit this Heaven on earth is between October and February.