Manipur, the pride of Northeast India, is growing in popularity as a tourism destination. However, people stay here for a couple of days before moving on to other areas. To truly understand a place, you must spend a huge amount of time there, connect with locals and immerse yourself in an unperturbed nature.

Best Places To Visit In Manipur

Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake, located 53 kilometers from Imphal, is one of Manipur’s most popular tourist attractions. Loktak, one of India’s most famous lakes, is known for its circular floating swamps, known locally as phumdis.

Keibul Lamjao National Park

Keibul Lamjao National Park, which surrounds Loktak Lake, is most renowned for its floating flora of phumdis and endangered brow-antlered deer, or sangai. This national park, which spans 40 square kilometers and offers mesmerizing views of the lake, is one of the most attractive Manipur tourist destinations.

Senapati

Senapati, one of the top tourist destinations in Manipur, is a simple yet interesting hideout that is blessed with nature’s beauty. Almost 80 percent of the land here is covered in verdant forests and the rest of it is inhabited by villagers. The place is wonderful for those looking for a cultural insight into Manipur.

Tharon Cave

Tharon Cave, also known as The Uluan Cave, is one of Manipur’s most remarkable tourist attractions. This 650-meter-long cave tunnel in Tamenglong has carvings and excavations from the Hovnanian Culture of North Vietnam. This cave is popular among hikers and adventure seekers, with 5 exits and 34 joints.

Manipur Zoological Garden

Manipur Zoological Garden, which opened in 1976, is a famous tourist destination in Manipur, particularly among families and children. This zoo is situated at Lamphelpat, near Imphal and is surrounded by beautiful green mountains. Many common and rare animals live here, including Sangai, wild boar, deer, hog deer, bear and about 55 bird species.