Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Manipur

The outlaying area of rugged hills and narrow valley and inner areaof flat plain,is Manipur with  Imphal as capital. Greenary with moderate climate make it a tourists heaven. Manipur tourism is richly endowed with natural beauty of waterfalls ,lakes,streams,evergreen forests surrounded by sub-Himalayan ranges that attracted the tourists from all over the world for its many other tourists attraction.
                                                                                             
Manipur has many beautiful and scenic places like Shirui lily at Ukhrul, Khangkui lime caves. Loktak freshwater lake and floating islands known as Phumdi is a special treat to eyes. the Tomenglong is blessed with natural beauty of virgin forests,exotic orchids,waterfalls at river Barak, Tharon cave and Buning meadow, Waithan lake famous for its pineapple slopes. Sendra islands, Tengnoupal have a full view of the valley of Myanmar. The red hill, Imphal valley provides splendid views and is picturesque.
                                                                                          
The Manipur wild life tourism offers the tourists to explore the hidden beauty of North-East India.Keibul Lamjao Nationalpark provides rare flora and fauna , Manipur Zoological Garden, famous for graceful brown antlered deer also known as Sangai. Manipur is also famous for historical places and archeological sites. Many historical sites like Kangla fort,the holy place for manipuris at Imphal, Indian Peace Memorial at Red Hill, The OLD palace at Imphal,the War cemetery ,,Sekta archeological living musuem , Manipur state musuem etc provides insight in to the history of manipur.
                                                                                           
Piligrimage at manipur is a calm and pleasant experience. Shree Govindajee temple, Bishnupur , sahid mandir, Moirang ,Moreh,Kaina etc are the sacred places of manipuris'. Imphal with the landscape of green-blue hills,lush fields and low clouds, is also known for shopping.Khwairamband bazar ,Paona bazar,Gambir-singh shopping complex,Leima plaza are worth visiting. Churachandapur ,one of the most beautiful place attract tourists for handkerchief market.
                                                                                          
On the whole manipur is the best scenic and picturesque place one can really enjoy. After visiting Manipur one surely agrees with Nehruji who called manipur as "the Switzerland of India".

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