Manipur Tour Itinerary (5N/6D)

Description

๐Ÿ“ Base: Imphal
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Best Time to Visit: October to April
โœˆ๏ธ Nearest Airport: Imphal (connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, etc.)


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 1: Arrival in Imphal โ€“ Local Sightseeing

  • Arrive at Imphal Airport

  • Visit:

    • Kangla Fort โ€“ ancient capital of the Meitei kings

    • Ima Keithel (Motherโ€™s Market) โ€“ Asiaโ€™s only women-run market

    • Shri Govindajee Temple

  • Check-in at hotel & rest

Stay: Imphal
Meals: Dinner


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 2: Imphal โ€“ Loktak Lake โ€“ Sendra Island

  • Drive to Loktak Lake (~45 km / 1.5 hrs)

    • Enjoy views of floating phumdis (islands)

    • Visit Sendra Island for panoramic lake views

    • Optional: Boating on Loktak

  • Visit INA War Memorial at Moirang (Indian National Army history)

  • Visit Keibul Lamjao National Park โ€“ worldโ€™s only floating national park, home to endangered Sangai deer

Stay: Sendra Island Resort / Imphal
Meals: B/L/D


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 3: Imphal โ€“ Andro Heritage Village โ€“ Loukoi Pat

  • Visit Andro Village (~1 hr)

    • Traditional tribal houses

    • Pottery museum, cultural center

  • Return via Loukoi Pat Lake (good for a picnic)

  • Visit Manipur State Museum (if time permits)

Stay: Imphal
Meals: B/L/D


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 4: Imphal โ€“ Ukhrul (Hill District)

  • Scenic drive to Ukhrul (~4โ€“5 hrs), home of the Tangkhul Naga tribe

  • En route: Enjoy pine forests and valleys

  • Visit:

    • Khayang Waterfall (optional short trek)

    • Shirui Hills (if in bloom season: May-June for Shirui Lily)

  • Cultural interaction with local villagers

Stay: Ukhrul (basic homestay or lodge)
Meals: B/L/D


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 5: Ukhrul โ†’ Return to Imphal โ€“ Markets & Culture