MANIPUR

Manipur : , the 'land of jewels', is one of the the states in the north-eastern region of India, which are collectively known as the 'Seven Sisters'.

The biggest attraction of the north-east is the people and their colourful ethnic cultures. The region have dense forests that abound in wildlife, flora and founa. The scenic beauty ranges from tea garden-studded plains to lofty Himalayan snowclad peaks. The entire region is an exotic paradise.

State Government : http://manipur.nic.in

Capital :	Imphal
Area :	22,327 square Kilometers
Population :	2,293,896 (2001 census)
Literacy :	70.53% (2001)
Language :	Manipuri
Roads :	10,760 Kms
Railways :	1 Km
Airport :	Imphal
Seaport :	Nil
Climate :
Best Season :
Places of Interest :	State Tourism : http://manipur.nic.in/tourism.htm
	Churachandpur : Handicrafts. Imphal : Handicrafts, Manipuri Dance, Polo and Hockey, Temples, Ruins of Palaces, Shaheed Minar, War Cemetery, Museum, Khengampat Orchidarium. [Bishnupur (27 Kms) : Temple, Stoneware. Kangchup (16 Kms) : Hill spa. Keibul Lamjao (53 Kms) : National Park. Waithou (16 Kms) : Lake.] Loktak : Lake, Fishing, Bird-watching. Mao Songsang : Hill station. Moirang : Temple, Cultural centre, Memorials, Lake. Ukhrul : Hill station, Tribal, Christmas celeberations.
Festivals :	Yaosang (February / March), Cheiraoba (April), Lai Haraoba (April / May), Keikru Hitongba-boat races (September), Kwak Yatra (October), Ningol Chak Kouba (October / November), Christmas (December), Chumpha (December), Gan-Ngai (December / Janauary).