List of tourist attractions in Manipur
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The following is a list of notable attractions in Manipur.
Uniqueness
edit- 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
edit- 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, an ancient star shaped mud fort situated in Maklang, Imphal West District, Manipur.
Adventure zones
editAncient Mythology
editThe 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
editMosques
editChurches
editHistorical sites
edit- 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
editWildlife
editPlant life
edit- Shirui lily is native to the Shirui Hill of Ukhrul district of Manipur.
- Blue vanda or Kwaklei is a species of Orchid.
- Phoebe hainesiana or Uningthou is a state tree of Manipur, native to the state.
Palaces
editGardens
editLakes
editHill stations
editManipur 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
editFollowing are a few of the great festivals celebrated in the state: