The following is a list of notable attractions in Manipur.
Uniqueness
- Hapta Kangjeibung - World's oldest pologround.
- Samban-Lei Sekpil .
- Ima Keithel - Asia's largest only-women market.
- Polo.
- Khongjom War Memorial Complex.
- Loktak Lake - World's only floating lake.
- Keibul Lamjao National Park.
- Shirui lily.
- Sangai deer.
- Ningthouja dynasty .
- Kangla Fort.
- Meitei language
- Manipuri dance
- Manipuri pony
- Andro Fire Place
Forts
The main entrance of the Kangla Fort, Imphal
- Kangla Fort, on the bank of Imphal River, Manipur is one of the oldest existing forts in the world, with its earliest record of existence dating back to 1445 BC.
Bihu Loukon Aerial view
- Bihu Loukon, an ancient star shaped mud fort situated in Maklang, Imphal West District, Manipur.
Adventure zones
Ancient Mythology
The ancient Manipuri mythology is indigenous to Manipur kingdom. It is also related to Manipuri religion (or Sanamahism), which includes thousands of Gods and Goddesses.
Temples
Mosques
- Jama Mosque, Imphal
Churches
Historical sites
- Sacred Jackfruit Tree
- Maibam Lokpa Ching
- Kaina (Manipur)
- Khongjom War Memorial Complex
- Sanamahi Kiyong Temple
- Sanamahi Temple
- Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
- Bihu Loukon
- Khwairamband Bazar
- INA Martyr's Memorial
- Kangla Palace
- Shree Govindajee Temple
- Ningthoukhong Gopinath Mandir
- Imphal War Cemetery
- Imphal Barracks
National parks
Wildlife
Plant life
- Shirui lily is native to the Shirui Hill of Ukhrul district of Manipur.
- Blue vanda or Kwaklei is a species of Orchid.
Blue vanda or Kwaklei, of Manipur
- Phoebe hainesiana or Uningthou is a state tree of Manipur, native to the state.
Palaces
Gardens
Lakes
Loktak lake, world's only floating lake in Manipur
Hill stations
Ukhrul, North Manipur
Prayer Mountain, Tamenglong
Manipur houses a number of Hill stations, in numerous Hill Ranges of the state. Following are a few of them:
- Ukhrul
- Tamenglong
- Chandel
- Sadar Hills
- Churachandpur
- Senapati (Tahamzam)
- Tengnoupal
- Noney
- Kamjong
- Pherzawl
- Kangpokpi
- Kaina
- Cheirao Ching
Festivals
Following are a few of the great festivals celebrated in the state:
See also
References
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