Imphal has a untouched charm surrounding its natural beauty, sceneries and landscapes as well as a significant history leaving hints of the past around the city.
The nearest railway station to Imphal is Dimapur in Nagaland. Dimapur is connected to Lumding which is connected to other parts of India. The Imphal airport is well connected with frequent flights to Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. Bus services are also available on a daily basis.
September to April is the best time to visit Imphal although the place has pleasant weather throughout the year. With moderate rainfall in monsoon and chilly but pleasant winters, summers see the maximum number of footfall in summers. However, avoiding monsoons is best since you might not be able to experience the best of Imphal.
The lust green landscapes, beautiful surroundings, unexplored territories and undulating rivers of Imphal make for a great tourist destination. This site of the battle of Imphal during the World War II, assumes a certain importance, derived from history. The two together give Imphal a number of tourist destinations which include INA memorial, Manipur State museum, Kangla Fort, Langthabal, war cemeteries, Shri Govindjee temple as well as the Waithou and Loktal lake. Manipur Zoological gardens and Keibul Lamjao National park are also places one might not want to miss