Location: Imphal
Top Things to do in Imphal
Top Restaurants in Imphal
What to do and see in Imphal, Manipur: The Best Things to do
Imphal (ɪm'fɑl Imphal.ogg (help·info)) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. Ruins of the Palace of Kangla, the royal seat of the erstwhile Kingdom of Manipur, are in the city centre, surrounded by a moat.
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1. RKCS Museum
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
RKCS Art Museum and Gallery is a prestigious art institution in the Indian Northeastern state of Manipur, Exhibiting historical, art and culture of Manipur in paintings. These paintings are original paintings of Manipur's legendary Artist Rajkumar Chandrajit Sana (RKCS). RKCS have also been mentioned in the Limca Book of Records, 1994 and have received several prestigious awards.RKCS Art Gallery was Inaugurated by Governor of Orissa MS Rajendran in 2004 formally. Other collection of gallery includes contemporary art works, art installation, movie vintage posters. Don't miss out when you are in Imphal. You won't regret visiting here in RKCS art gallery take home with the memory of Manipuri and it's people. Happy Learning while Travelling!!
Reviewed By 2012sunilmumbai - Mumbai, India
My guide, Rajib, a well known local travel agent, had listed this gallery as a must see place. I am glad we spent time there. We met Mr Budhimanta, the son of Mr RKCS, who was in the midst of painting a Manipuri dance visual. He graciously escorted us thru out. There are 3 - 4 rooms. Each a delight. The artworks reflect the rich culture and heritage of Manipur. Whilst they are paintings, they are so lifelike that you visualise yourself in each scenario as if its happening in front of you. There are portraits, scenes of British rule, war scenes during WW2, royal scenes and of course dance visuals. Many more. There is the installation art by the grandson which i loved: a collection of the maestro’s brushes and another of the used oil colour tubes. We saw fascinating works of Mr Budhimanta: miniatures of famous people painted on the inside of a shell, the size of a finger nail. Totally clear and identifiable. There were about a dozen bottles where he had done paintings from the inside , inverse style, so that what you saw outside was perfect. He has taken the boxes of oil paint tubes and then painted the reverse side making a wonderful vertical collage. Spend time and enjoy each piece. Read the captions. You will not regret the time spent.
2. Shri Govindjee Temple
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By singhalanju - New Delhi, India
Shri Govindjee Temple is beautiful and huge. The aura here is super. Arti is done in a different style which is wonderful. Idols are extremely beautiful. Lord Krishna is seen with His disciples in this temple. For us the experience was mesmerising.
3. Ima Keithel Women's Market
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By desai66 - New Delhi, India
Ima keithel or mother's market is an all women's market with a long history. you can buy the beautiful Manipuri hand woven saris and Innaphis and try their exotic fruits and vegetables and savour the unusual sights, sounds, fragrances!
4. ISKCON Imphal, Sri Sri Radha Krishnacandra Temple
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
5. Loktak Lake
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Shalu2127 - New Delhi, India
Nice drive to the Loktak Lake, Nice to see the floating houses on the lake the weather is hot in the day in the sun and it’s a beautiful location
6. Imphal Valley
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By desai66 - New Delhi, India
Amazing view of green Paddy fields spreads out on both sides of the road as you drive towards Loktak Lake and can also be viewed from the aircraft.
7. Imphal War Cemetery
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
There were originally some 950 burials in Imphal War Cemetery, but after hostilities had ceased, the Army Graves Service brought in graves from two smaller cemeteries in Imphal and from isolated positions in the surrounding region. The cemetery now contains 1,600 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War.
Reviewed By Shuklaavinash
Must visit place, which gives a feeling of the great scarifies to the Nation. Very well maintained and managed.
8. Kangla Fort
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By RM72 - Lucknow, India
The Fort is surely the centerpiece of Imphal town - the region appears to be built around the Fort. It is just beautiful! I would strongly advise you to opt for a ride in their battery car alongwith their guide. The area is vast and is no use without a guide unless you go only for three pleasant walk-about. And the guided battery car is so inexpensive! Even with the battery car it would take you about an hour to go around, take pictures, pause at various locations and savour the peace and quiet. No use saying more, except that you must visit it!
9. Red Hill - Lokpaching
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By P_and_T_Herefordshir - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Red Hill, 17km south of Imphal, was the site of a decisive battle between Allied and Japanese forces in 1944, and a brand new museum, opened here in June 2019. Called the India Peace Museum, it has won design awards, and rightly so. It is beautifully laid out and very informative, with just the right amount of material about the battle and its effect on the area to keep you interested without becoming bored. A video based on contemporary film footage brings home the conditions under which the men on both sides fought. The museum also includes a replica of a local farmhouse and a display of the costumes of many of the Manipuri tribes, whilst there is a Japanese war memorial by the entrance. All in all, well worth a visit.
