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<\/a><\/p>\nPalace of Kangla, Manipur<\/h2>\n
Manipur\u2019s capital city, Imphal, is built around the ruins of the old Palace of Kangla<\/strong>. The kingdom of Manipur has established at Kangla way back in the year 33 AD. Over the years, being a site of political and religious import, Kangla grew into a formidable fortress city and royal chronicles indicate that successive kings continued to build and improve on it. Another historical site in Imphal is the Polo Ground<\/strong>, which has the distinction of being the oldest existing polo ground in the world. <\/a>The Ima Keithel<\/strong> or Women\u2019s Market in Imphal has about 3000 stalls run by \u201cImas\u201d or mothers. Half of these stalls sell produce and other household goods while the other sell handloom products native to the state. In terms of cultural and religious significance, the Shree Govindajee Temple<\/strong> used to be considered the highest place for cultural activity during the times of the Maharajas. It was located near the royal place, has two gold domes, a paved court, and a raised congregation hall.<\/p>\nLoktak Lake, Manipur<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/strong>Loktak, in Manipur\u2019s Moirang district, is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is also often called the only floating lake in the world due to the large masses of floating vegetation, soil, and organic matter in various stages of decomposition. These masses are also called phumdis. The Keibul Lamjao National Park<\/strong> which is the last natural refuge for the brow-antered deer or sangai is located on the southeastern shores of this lake and is the largest of all the phumdis. Many interesting and rare species of birds, aquatic life, vertebrates as well as vegetation can be found here.<\/p>\n<\/a>If you travel to Manipur during the months of March and April, you will be treated to the beautiful sight of 200 acres of over 110 rare varieties of orchids in full bloom. The Khonghampat Orchidarium<\/strong> is a mere 7 kilometers from Imphal on NH 39. This place is indeed a haven for those who take a few moments from their precious life to enjoy the blessings of nature. Similarly, Tengnoupal<\/strong> the highest point in the Indo-Burmese Road gives a clear and beautiful view of the Valley of Burma. A popular picnic spot in Manipur is the Sadu Waterfall<\/strong>s in the Sadar Hill area, consisting of three falls, one being about thirty meters high.<\/p>\n