Tourist attractions in Manipur

The Following is a list of Notable attractions in Manipur.

Uniqueness

Hapta Kangjeibung - World's oldest pologround.
Samban-Lei Sekpil - World's tallest topiary.
Ima Keithel - Asia's largest market run exclusively by women.
Polo - A sports originated from Manipur according to Guinness World Records.
Khongjom War Memorial Complex: The WWII memorial complex housing world's tallest sword statue.
Loktak Lake - World's only floating lake.
Keibul Lamjao National Park - World's only floating national park.
Shirui lily - World's rarest lily species.
Sangai deer - One of the World's rarest deer species.
Ningthouja dynasty - One of the world's longest ruling dynasty.
Kangla Fort - One of the world's oldest known fort, with earliest existence dating back to 1445 BC.
Meitei language - One of the World's oldest known language, with earliest record, dating back to 1445 BC.
Manipuri dance - One of a few Indian classical dance.
Manipuri pony - One of the world's most prestigious horse breed.
Andro Fire Place - A fireplace burning from the last couple of Millenium, at Andro, Imphal East.

Forts

The main entrance of the Kangla Fort, Imphal

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 Aerial view

Bihu Loukon- It is an ancient star shaped mud fort situated in Maklang, Imphal West District, Manipur.

Adventure zones

Ancient Mythology

The 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

Mosques

Jama Mosque, Imphal

Churches

Historical sites

National parks

Wildlife

Plant life

Shirui lily is native to the Shirui Hill of Ukhrul district of Manipur.
Blue vanda or Kwaklei is a species of Orchid.

Blue vanda or Kwaklei, of Manipur

Phoebe hainesiana or Uningthou is a state tree of Manipur, native to the state.

Palaces

Kangla Palace

Gardens

Lakes

Loktak lake, world's only floating lake in Manipur

Hill stations

Ukhrul, North Manipur

Prayer Mountain, Tamenglong

Manipur houses a number of Hill stations, in numerous Hill Ranges of the state. Following are a few of them:

Festivals

Following are a few of the great festivals celebrated in the state:

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References

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