Imphal is the beautiful capital city of Manipur, this city 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 amazing lust green landscapes, beautiful surroundings, unexplored territories and undulating rivers of the city make it a great tourist destination. This site of the battle of Imphal during the World War II, assumes a certain importance, derived from history. There are a number of significant 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. The Manipur Zoological gardens and Keibul Lamjao National park are also places which are top tourist attraction.
The Kangla Fort which is also known as the Palace of Kangla, this place is located on the banks of the Imphal river and served as the royal palace of King Pakhangba. Since year 2003 this fort has been opened for public viewing. The fort has historical as well as archaeological significance which makes it a great tourist attraction among travelers.