There are many beautiful spots available in Manipur to visit, some of the famous places I would like to mention here.
The following are may attract you.
1). Kangla Fort
2). Loktak lake
3). Keibul Lamjao National park
4). ISKCON Temple
5). Shri Govindaji Temple
6). Manipur Zoological garden
7). Womens Market.( Ima Keithel )
8). INA Museum.
9). Singda Dam
10).Ukhrul-Tea estate
11). Red Hill
12). Shahid Minar
13). Tharon cave
14). War cemetery-Imphal
These are as follows.
Kangla Fort
In Meitei language Kangla means "dry land ",Manipur also formerly known as Kangleipak.It is situated by the bank of Imphal river. It is very popular historical and political place in Manipur as well as for India also from the beginning.The kingdom of Manipur was grown and establish in this place only.In the past Kangla was the Meitei ruler's traditional seat.
The fort made by King Khagemba in 1632 AD with only a brick wall at the western entry of kangla fort.after that his son developed it to the complete fort.It is a belief that the brick making art given by the Chinese prisoners who were capture by King Khagemba during Chinese invasion at the eastern frontier of Manipur.
Kangla Fort in Imphal.
During world war-II Kangla Fort damaged badly and now almost ruined are there,but also it is the only the witness of Traditional history of this part of our country.
Kangla Sha' were damaged by the British ruler after they occupied the fort in 1891. This fort is also remembered historically as four British officers were beheaded by the Manipuri soldiers.
Loktak lake
It is situated near moirang 35 km away from Imphal (capital of Manipur) it is the largest fresh water lake in north east India.There are several floating islands of different geometrical shapes & sizes.Imphal and Barak these two rivers are the main water sources of this lake.Around14 nos hill of various sizes are hieght are there surrounding of this lake or within it.
Loktak Lake
The main attraction of this lake is the floating islands.These are made of vegetation,soil,and other organic matter at various stages of decomposition and with different geometrical shapes.The islands are know as " Phumdi" in local language.Some of these are free floated and some are floated by root.
Phumdi-The floated islands
This is also a main source of livelihood for the rural fisherman,farmers .Approximately 100000 peoples life straightly depending upon this lake.
Boating at Loktak
Fishing in Loktak lake
Villager huts on Phumdi -Loktak
"Keibul Lamjao" is one of the biggest phumdi and is only the floated national park in the world.
This lake has been considered as a main storage of water for the hydro power generation for power supply to all the north-eastern state of India.
Ithai Dam on Loktak Lake
The following are may attract you.
1). Kangla Fort
2). Loktak lake
3). Keibul Lamjao National park
4). ISKCON Temple
5). Shri Govindaji Temple
6). Manipur Zoological garden
7). Womens Market.( Ima Keithel )
8). INA Museum.
9). Singda Dam
10).Ukhrul-Tea estate
11). Red Hill
12). Shahid Minar
13). Tharon cave
14). War cemetery-Imphal
These are as follows.
Kangla Fort
In Meitei language Kangla means "dry land ",Manipur also formerly known as Kangleipak.It is situated by the bank of Imphal river. It is very popular historical and political place in Manipur as well as for India also from the beginning.The kingdom of Manipur was grown and establish in this place only.In the past Kangla was the Meitei ruler's traditional seat.
The fort made by King Khagemba in 1632 AD with only a brick wall at the western entry of kangla fort.after that his son developed it to the complete fort.It is a belief that the brick making art given by the Chinese prisoners who were capture by King Khagemba during Chinese invasion at the eastern frontier of Manipur.
During world war-II Kangla Fort damaged badly and now almost ruined are there,but also it is the only the witness of Traditional history of this part of our country.
There are two huge brick made statue named "Kangla Sha" in front of "Uttara" (The coronation hall of the Manipuri kings ),it is believed that Kings performance was depended upon the results of the coronation ceremony. It also believed that whenever the King is in distress, the King performed a
sacred ritual, without eating & drinking, then kangla-Sha blessed and protect the King.
"Kangla Sha"
"Uttara"-The Coronation Place"
Kangla Sha' were damaged by the British ruler after they occupied the fort in 1891. This fort is also remembered historically as four British officers were beheaded by the Manipuri soldiers.
Loktak lake
It is situated near moirang 35 km away from Imphal (capital of Manipur) it is the largest fresh water lake in north east India.There are several floating islands of different geometrical shapes & sizes.Imphal and Barak these two rivers are the main water sources of this lake.Around14 nos hill of various sizes are hieght are there surrounding of this lake or within it.
This is also a main source of livelihood for the rural fisherman,farmers .Approximately 100000 peoples life straightly depending upon this lake.
"Keibul Lamjao" is one of the biggest phumdi and is only the floated national park in the world.
This lake has been considered as a main storage of water for the hydro power generation for power supply to all the north-eastern state of India.
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