Imphal 5 nights

DAY 01: ARRIVE IMPHAL, MANIPUR

Received at Imphal airport and later drive to hotel. On arrival check in at hotel for 04 nights

DAY 02: IMPHAL- LOCAL SIGHT SEEING

Local Sightseeing of IMPHAL –1) IMA MARKET (vendors are all women selling products ranging from handloom, handicrafts to household items), 2) II WORLD WAR CEMETRY- Along the National Highway No. 39 lies the Imphal War Cemetery that preserves the ashes of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War. At present, the cemetery preserves 1,600 burials that are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, 3) STATE MUSEUM – . Manipur State Museum, established in 1969, is located near Polo Ground, in Imphal, the capital city of Manipur. The museum exhibits objects belonging to art and archaeology of the region. It has a fabulous collection of portraits of Manipur’s former rulers, costumes, arms and armory, relics and historical documents. 4) RKCS Art Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in

the North East and the only one in the state, to know more about Manipur’s history, social and political situation, way of living of the people and many more through paintings. In the evening visit the 5) Govindajee temple, a historic Vaishnavite centre, to take part in the Aarti puja. Overnight in Imphal. 6) Kangla Fort – The centre of Manipur’s power till 1891, the historical embodiment of the Manipuri Rulers, Kangla holds a significant place in the hearts and minds of the people of Manipur. The Govindajee temple, the outer and inner moats and other relics are perfect reflections of the rich art and culture of Manipur and her civilization.

DAY 03: IMPHAL – LOKTAK LAKE- IMPHAL

Drive towards Loktak Lake. En route visit the India Peace Memorial, India Peace Museum and the Japanese War Memorial which are located at the base of the Red Hill, one of the battlefields of the Battle of Imphal. Another sight of interest is the 15th-century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu at Bishnupur town. The Indian National Army (INA) Memorial Complex, the only such complex in the world dedicated to the men of the INA, at Moirang town is also worth visiting. Proceed to Sendra Island on the Loktak Lake, the largest fresh water lake in North Eastern India. Visit the Keibul Lamjao National Park, home of the Brow Antlered Deer (Sangai) and also the only floating national park in the world, and try to spot the deer from the viewpoint. The Sangai deer is only found in Manipur. Return to Imphal for overnight –

DAY 04: IMPHAL – KAINA – ANDRO – IMPHAL

Today we drive towards Andro village (01 hr) to see the beautiful landscape of the country side and to visit the Mutua Museum. This Museum is a cultural complex which houses artifacts of the state and from all over the North East such as pottery, rare coins, paintings, basketries, wood carving etc. There are exact replicas of the houses of different tribes and ethnic groups of the state inside the complex. Proceed to the beautiful hillock of Kaina situated along the Imphal-Yairipok road (26 km). This place is a sacred site for the Manipuri Vaisnavites since the idol in

the Govindajee temple was carved out from a jackfruit tree grown on this hillock. There is also a temple of Lord Krishna in this hillock. In the evening visit the Mani Mandir (main temple) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON) to take part in the Aarti Puja.

DAY 05: IMPHAL, FLY-OUT

In time transfer to Imphal airport to board flight for onward destination.