Imphal Travel Guide

Imphal city is the capital Manipur, is a scenic valley surrounded by hills on all sides. With recent modernization, the population of the city has increased, added to by the influx of people from rural areas. Problems of unplanned housing, water shortage and traffic congestion do not take away from the picturesque location of Imphal. Well connected by air, Imphal is a riot of colours in April and May when many species of orchids bloom in abandon and is a tourist's delight!

On the western shore of Loktak Lake is the small town of Moirang with a historical past. It was here that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the legendary Indian freedom fighter hoisted the first flag of independent India in 1943. Bose fought alongside the Japanese Army to oust the British from India. A memorial and a museum with interesting photographs and memorabilia it is worth a visit.