The tine state of Manipur lies in the lush green corner of North East India.

The word Manipur in Hindi means "the jewel of a land" which seems to be a deserving epithet for Manipur in all terms.

The land of Manipur is shrouded myths. Legend has it that the land of Manipur was discovered as a result of the delight the Gods took in dancing. The concept seems to remain alive in its beauteous folk dances.

The erstwhile princely state came under the British rule in after the defeat in Anglo-Manipuri war in 1891. After the Independence in 1947, the state merged in the Indian Union and became a full-fledged state in 1972.

Some useful facts before you travel to Manipur:

Location	Northeastern part of India Nagaland on the north Myanmar (Burma) on the east Mizoram on the south Assam on the west.
Latitude	23.83° to 25.68° North
Longitude	93.03° to 94.78° East
Area	22,327 sq. km
Climate	Summer - warm Winter - Very cold
Max Temperature	32°C
Min Temperature	1°C
Average Annual Rainfall	147 cm
Capital	Imphal
Population	22,93,896
Languages	Manipuri, Hindi, English, Burmese, Tibeto
Religion	Vaishnavite Hindu
Best Time to Visit	October to February
Clothing	Summer - cottons Winter - Woolens

The state boasts of an unparalleled beauty. The oval shaped valley, surrounded by smoky hills looks like an exquisite artwork of the almighty. Nature has poured her choicest gifts to create Manipur. Hills and forests combine to craft out an idyllic retreat.

The charm of Manipur springs from its off-the-beaten-track image. Manipur as a tourist destination still remains off the limelight. That the people of the world still do not travel to Manipur in large flocks has in turn helped to retain its unspoilt grace.

So if you want to experience the nature at its best in a serene ambience, travel to Manipur, you will take back a memory to cherish. Lofty peaks fading into haze beckons you into a land where urban stress and hurry never had a meaning. Wondrous flora and fauna would remind you of bounties of nature. Apart from the natural splendour, a travel to Manipur would also offer you glimpses into the exotic life style of the tribes here, how they revel in fairs and festivals and some of the world's most graceful dance forms.

Come, travel to Manipur and explore what the land has in store for you !!!

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