Why visit Imphal
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Central Agricultural University, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur, Manipur State Museum and Kangla Palace.
Weather in Imphal
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About Imphal
Imphal (UK: IM-fahl, US: IMP-hul; Meitei: [impʰal]) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (officially known as Kangla Fort), the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
From the Wikipedia article Imphal (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Imphal on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Central Agricultural University
School · 5.5 km
Agricultural university in Manipur, India
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur
School · 3.9 km
Institute in Senapati district, Manipur
Manipur Technical University
School · 4.2 km
State public university in Imphal West, Manipur, India
National Institute of Technology, Manipur
School · 4.1 km
Institute in Imphal, Manipur
Museums and landmarks8
Three Mothers Art Gallery
Museum · 1.7 km
Thangapat Mapal Road, Thangapat Mapal Palace Compound, Imphal
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Rkcs Art Gallery And Museum
Museum · 1.6 km
Near Ramlal Paul Higher Secondary School, Imphal, Manipur
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes26
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Restaurant · Fried Chicken · 2.1 km
Loklaobung Bamon-Leikai Road, Imphal
14 more on the map.
History
King Pakhangba established the Kangla Fort, once the capital of Manipur in 33CE.
Previously ruled by the kings of the Khaba clan, the Ningthouja dynasty started to rule the kingdom after the ascension of King Nongda Lairen Pakhangba. The Ningthouja clan quickly expanded and dominated the region in politics and war. Kangla Palace was built by King Khagemba and his son Khunjaoba. The palace was later destroyed by the British during the Anglo-Manipur War. During the reign of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, there were a number of Burmese invasions. However, the kingdom survived with the help of Maharaj Gambhir Singh.
Imphal remained peaceful until 1891, when there were internal differences in the royal family. The British sent J.W. Quinton to help, but the situation only grew worse and Senapati Tikendrajit (also the prince) was ordered to be arrested. The autocratic British behaviour made people angry. This resulted in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, which the British won. As a result, many Manipuri soldiers were killed, some including the king of that time period, Maharaja Kulachandra were sentenced to imprisonment and sent to the cellular jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and leaders like Tikendrajit and Thangal General were also hanged.
From the History section of Imphal on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship10
Mbc Centre Church
Church · 1.8 km
Near Dhanamanjuri Community College, Imphal, Manipur
Spirit Of Faith Church
Church · 2.1 km
Near State Bank Of India ATM, Imphal, Manipur
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries5
The Manipur Public Library
Library · 0.6 km
Near Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal, Manipur
Healthcare49
Asia Pacific Centre for Heart, Lungs and Vascular Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 km
Map of Imphal
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 km away.
- Torban 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Heingang 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Thongju 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Lamshang 7 km west, about 7 min by car
- Patsoi 7 km west, about 7 min by car
- Kiyamgei 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Luwangsangbam 7 km north, about 7 min by car
- Sawombung 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Keirao Bitra 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Andro 12 km southeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kangla Fort Imphal, Neilsatyam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Govindaji Temple IMPHAL, Neilsatyam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marble plaques at Martyrs' Memorial Pillar, Imphal, Manipur, Rohini, CC BY 4.0
- Hotel Imphal, Nicksnaresh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Top View of Hotel Imphal, Nicksnaresh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Imphal Outside View, Nicksnaresh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imphal - St Josphes cathedral, Mu6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shree Govindaji temple, Manipur, kknila, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kangla Fort, imphal, Meghroddur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imphal At Dusk, DeepanjanGhosh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The sacred idols of God Pakhangba and his divine consort kept inside the Pakhangba Temple in the Kangla Fort in Imphal, Haoreima, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IIIT M, VS1142005, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southeastern view of the Pakhangba Temple inside the Kangla fort in Imphal, Haoreima, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯀꯪꯂꯥꯁꯥ, User:Diamond Oinam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Uttra sanglen, Diamond Oinam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monument of Bheigyachandra Maharaj, Diamond Oina, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Saheed Minar, Rk Jyotsana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mirabai Chanu with her parents, @mirabai_chanu, CC0
- Planning & Development Authority, Nicksnaresh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Berry at Andro, Unknown author, Public domain
- Abdul Hafiz, Khwaja.imran, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯑꯇꯤꯡ ꯑꯥ, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯧ ꯱, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯧ, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯑꯇꯤꯡ ꯑꯥ ꯱, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯑꯇꯤꯌꯥ, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Callosciurus pygerythrus 62011841, Subhadra Devi, CC BY 4.0
- Callosciurus pygerythrus 62011840, Subhadra Devi, CC BY 4.0
- Callosciurus pygerythrus 62011842, Subhadra Devi, CC BY 4.0
- ꯀꯨꯞꯁꯨ, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kupshu, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ꯀꯐꯣꯏ ꯁꯤꯡꯖꯨ, Awangba Mangang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solace Her, Edwin hao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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