Manipur is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west; Burma (Myanmar) lies to its east. The state covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres (8,621 sq mi) and has a population of almost 3 million, including the Meitei, who are the majority group in the state, Loi, Yaithibi, Kuki and Naga peoples, who speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages. Manipur has been at the crossroads of Asian economic and cultural exchange for more than 2,500 years. It has long connected the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia and China, enabling migration of people, cultures and religions
History – The history of Manipur is reflected by archaeological research, mythology and written history. Since ancient times, the Meitei people have lived in the valleys of Manipur alongside the highlanders in the hills and valley in peace. Meitei Pangal (Muslims) people settled in the valleys during the reign of Meidingu Khagemba in the year 1606. Since then, they also lived along with the Meitei. Mythological origins begin with the reign of the “Konchin Tukthapa Ipu Athoupa Pakhangpa” (Pakhangpa was the name given to him meaning “The one who knows his father”), who gave birth the seven clans of Meitei society. After the war, the Manipur Constitution Act, 1947, established a democratic form of government with the Maharaja as the Executive Head and an elected legislature. In 1949, Maharaja Budhachandra was summoned to Shillong, capital of the Indian province of Meghalaya where he signed a Treaty of Accession merging the kingdom into India.
Places To Visit – There are so many places to visit in Manipur here are some one of them – Imphal, Bishanpur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Chandel, Andro, Moirang etc.
Manipur destination with a variety of attractions including hill, wildlife, forts, Ghats etc. The state has a rich cultural and architecture , beaches. However, the best way to ensure a hassle free and great tour is to get it from a tour operator which has a high level of expertise and experience in this sector.
Manipur is a land of festivities. Merriments and
celebrations go on round the year. A year in Manipur represents a cycle of
festivals. Hardly a month passes by without a festival which to the Manipuris
is a symbol of their cultural, social and religious aspirations. It removes the
monotony of life by providing physical diversions, mental recreation and
emotional outlet helps one to lead a more relaxed and fuller life. Festivals of
Manipur are mostly religious and related with the culture of Manipur.
Manipur has breezy summers, moderate rainfall in monsoon
and chilly but pleasant winters. Manipur can be visited any time of the year
but the maximum number of tourists visit the city in summers. October to April
are the best months to visit Manipur, avoiding the monsoons which might keep
you from experiencing the best of Manipur.
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