The lush greenery, panoramic landscapes, mountains and rivers make it a perfect tourist destination. Imphal was the site of World war II hence it is famous for its history. The name Imphal has been derived from the word ‘Yumphal’, which means ‘land of many villages’. One can experience the famous Manipuri dance in Imphal and can celebrate famous festivals like The Leela Festival, Lai Haraoba, the Ratha Jathra, Ningol Chakouba Festival, Cheiraoba Festival. Famous tourist attractions include INA memorial, Manipur State museum, Kangla Fort, Langthabal, war cemeteries, Shri Govindajee temple.
Flying to Imphal: Bir Tikendrajit International Airport or Imphal Airport (8.1 km away) offers direct flight to Agartala, Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Aizawl, Dimapur,Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata.
Driving to Imphal:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Aizawl | 401 km | 13:56 |
| Guwahati | 488 km | 13:28 |
| Mandalay | 501 km | 15:01 |
| Agartala | 538 km | 16:33 |
| Siliguri | 955 km | 23:18 |
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