Imphal
India · ManipurIN
Capital city of the Indian state Manipur
Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace, 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. Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. Meitei language is the most widely spoken language in the city.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 264,986
- Coordinates
- 24.808, 93.944
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 786 m
Overview of Imphal
Imphal belongs to Manipur, India and has the feel of a large city. Around 264,986 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 786 metres.
Things to do in Imphal
Culture in Imphal
(1)For culture, expect Cemeteries. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Imphal's own activity tags.
Nature in Imphal
(1)The nature shortlist for Imphal: Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Imphal is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Imphal is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Imphal that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Imphal known for?
- Imphal, in Manipur, India, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 264,986 residents.
- What can you do in Imphal?
- Recorded activities in Imphal include Cemeteries and Valleys. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Imphal located?
- Imphal is located in Manipur, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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