Manipur Heritage Tour Packages
1N / 2D🏛️ HeritageKangla Fort Imphal Tour
Imphal → Kangla Fort → Ancient Capital → Ima Keithel Market → War Cemetery
2N / 3D🏛️ HeritageLoktak Lake Tour
Imphal → Loktak Lake → Floating Phumdis → Keibul Lamjao NP → Sangai Deer
1N / 2D🏛️ HeritageINA Memorial Moirang Tour
Imphal → Moirang → INA Memorial → WWII Museum → Loktak Lake
1N / 2D🏛️ HeritageManipur State Museum Tour
Imphal → State Museum → Polo Ground → Raj Bhavan → Ima Keithel
1N / 2D🏛️ HeritageWar Cemetery & WWII Tour
Imphal → War Cemetery → Kohima Memorial → Red Hill → Battle Sites
Manipur Wildlife Safari Tour Packages
2N / 3D🐯 WildlifeKeibul Lamjao National Park
Imphal → Loktak → Keibul Lamjao → Sangai Deer · Floating NP · Brow-Antlered Deer
2N / 3D🐯 WildlifeYangoupokpi-Lokchao Sanctuary
Imphal → Moreh → Yangoupokpi → Tiger · Hoolock Gibbon · Clouded Leopard
2N / 3D🐯 WildlifePench Tiger Reserve Safari
Imphal → Pench → Tiger · Wild Dog · Leopard · 285+ Bird Species
2N / 3D🐯 WildlifePanna National Park Tour
Imphal → Loktak → Keibul Lamjao → Sangai Deer · Floating NP · Brow-Antlered Deer
5N / 6D🐯 WildlifeMP Wildlife Circuit Tour
Imphal → Keibul Lamjao → Yangoupokpi → Shirui Peak → Dzuko Valley
Manipur Pilgrimage Tour Packages
1N / 2D🕉️ PilgrimageShree Govindajee Temple Tour
Imphal → Govindajee Temple → Ras Lila → Palace Compound → Ima Keithel
1N / 2D🕉️ PilgrimageSanamahi Temple Imphal
Imphal → Sanamahi Temple → Indigenous Meitei Shrine → Cultural Tour
1N / 2D🕉️ PilgrimageISKCON Temple Imphal Tour
Imphal → ISKCON Temple → Krishna Darshan → Evening Aarti → Cultural Show
3N / 4D🕉️ PilgrimageMahabali Temple Tour
Imphal → Mahabali Temple → Sacred Shrine → Traditional Rituals → Cultural Visit
Manipur Adventure & Trek Packages
2N / 3D🏔️ AdventureDzuko Valley Trek
Imphal → Senapati → Dzuko Valley → Alpine Meadows · Lily Blooms · Streams
1N / 2D🏔️ AdventureBhedaghat Marble Rocks Tour
Imphal → Bhedaghat → Marble Rocks → Narmada Boat Ride → Dhuandhar Falls
2N / 3D🏔️ AdventureSatpura Jungle Walk Safari
Imphal → Satpura → Walking Safari · Boat Safari · Night Safari
Manipur Honeymoon Tour Packages
3N / 4D💕 HoneymoonLoktak Lake Honeymoon Tour
Imphal → Loktak Lake → Floating Island Cottage · Sunrise Boat Ride · Sangai Deer
2N / 3D💕 HoneymoonOrchha Romantic Getaway
Jhansi → Orchha → Heritage Stay → Betwa River Sunset → Cenotaphs
6N / 7D💕 HoneymoonMP Grand Honeymoon Tour
Imphal → Kangla Fort → Loktak Lake → Dzuko Valley → Ukhrul · Shirui Peak
Why Choose Tour Venture India for Manipur Tour?
Customised Itineraries
We design MP tours around your budget, interests, and group size — no one-size-fits-all packages.
Nature & Trek Experts
We arrange expert-guided treks to Dzuko Valley, Shirui Peak and Keibul Lamjao floating national park.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden charges. The price we quote is the price you pay — always.
24/7 Support
Our support team is available round the clock during your entire Manipur trip.
Tour Operators in Manipur — Jewel of India & Cradle of Polo
Cradled in the north-eastern hills of India, Manipur — the Jewel of India — is a land of extraordinary natural beauty, living history and vibrant tribal culture. As experienced tour operators in Manipur, Tour Venture India crafts immersive Manipur tour packages that reveal every facet of this remarkable state — from the ancient ramparts of Kangla Fort and the serene floating islands of Loktak Lake, to the world's only floating national park at Keibul Lamjao and the wildflower-draped heights of Dzukou Valley. The state is the birthplace of polo, the origin of Manipuri classical dance, and the site of one of Asia's most significant World War II turning points.
Loktak Lake — India's largest freshwater lake — is the state's most iconic attraction. Its surface is studded with phumdis, circular floating islands of soil, vegetation and organic matter unique to this lake. The phumdis support the world's only floating national park, Keibul Lamjao, which is the last refuge of the critically endangered Sangai deer (brow-antlered deer, Manipur's state animal). Sunset boat rides across Loktak Lake, with the misty Manipur hills as a backdrop and a stay at the floating Sendra Island resort, rank among India's most unforgettable travel experiences.
Kangla Fort, the ancient seat of Manipuri kings for 2,000 years, stands at the heart of Imphal — a sacred site of extraordinary historical significance. The fort contains the Kangla Temple, the Nongsha Hairemba shrine and the famous Kangla Sha (twin dragon statues). Nearby, the INA Memorial at Moirang commemorates the site where the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) under Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose first hoisted the Indian tricolour on Indian soil on April 14, 1944 — making it a deeply patriotic pilgrimage destination. The Imphal War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, honours 1,600 Allied soldiers of the 1944 Imphal-Kohima Campaign.
The Shirui Lily Festival (May, Ukhrul) celebrates the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) — an endemic flower found only on the Shirui Kashong Peak and listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. The Dzukou Valley, straddling the two states, is one of north-east India's finest high-altitude treks — a carpet of seasonal wildflowers, rhododendrons and the rare Dzukou lily at 2,452 m. Our Manipur tour operators manage your Inner Line Permit, tribal area permits for Ukhrul and Senapati, expert guides, and all logistics ensuring your Manipur package is safe, comfortable and deeply rewarding.
Why Visit Manipur?
Loktak Lake
India's largest freshwater lake — famous for unique floating phumdis, Sendra Island resort and magical sunset boat rides.
Keibul Lamjao NP
World's only floating national park — last refuge of the Sangai brow-antlered deer, Manipur's rare state animal.
Kangla Fort
Ancient Manipuri royal capital (2,000 years) — Kangla Sha dragon statues, Kangla Temple and Nongsha Hairemba shrine.
INA Memorial Moirang
Where Netaji's Indian National Army hoisted India's first tricolour on Indian soil (April 14, 1944) — a patriotic landmark.
Shirui Lily Festival
Ukhrul's rare endemic Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) — grows only on Shirui Kashong Peak, celebrated every May.
Dzukou Valley Trek
Wildflower paradise at 2,452 m on the Manipur-Nagaland border — seasonal lilies, rhododendrons and Dzukou lily meadows.
Ima Keithel
World's only all-women market at Imphal — 5,000+ Meitei women vendors trading textiles, produce and handicrafts since 1533.
Manipuri Dance & Polo
Birthplace of classical Manipuri dance (Ras Leela) and polo — Imphal's Kangla Polo Ground is the world's oldest polo ground.
Best Time to Visit Manipur
Oct–Feb: Peak Season
Best time for a Manipur tour — cool, clear weather (8–22°C). Ideal for Loktak Lake boat rides, Kangla Fort sightseeing, Keibul Lamjao Sangai deer safari and Imphal War Cemetery visits. Yaoshang (Manipuri Holi, February–March) and Ningol Chakouba (November) are vibrant Meitei festivals worth experiencing.
Mar–May: Festival Season
March–April brings the Yaoshang festival and pre-monsoon warmth (20–28°C) perfect for Dzukou Valley wildflower trekking. May is the Shirui Lily Festival at Ukhrul — the only time to witness the endemic Shirui Lily in full bloom on Shirui Kashong Peak. An extraordinary seasonal spectacle unique to Manipur.
Jun–Sep: Monsoon Season
Heavy monsoon (June–September) with 1,500–2,000 mm rainfall. Loktak Lake reaches its maximum extent and phumdis are most spectacular. Lush green valleys are beautiful for photography. The Lai Haraoba festival (May–June) — an ancient Meitei ritual festival — overlaps with early monsoon. Trekking routes may be slippery.
How to Reach Manipur
By Air — Imphal Airport
Imphal Airport (IMF) is the 2nd busiest airport in north-east India — direct flights from Delhi (2.5 hrs), Kolkata (1 hr), Guwahati, Bangalore and Dimapur by IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet. The airport is just 8 km from Imphal city centre.
By Train — via Dimapur
Nearest railhead: Dimapur (Nagaland), 215 km from Imphal via NH-2. Jiribam (Manipur) also has a narrow-gauge railway station connected to Silchar. From Dimapur, hire taxi or bus to Imphal (~5–6 hrs on NH-2 through Senapati district).
By Road — NH-2 & NH-37
NH-2 (Imphal–Dimapur, 215 km) and NH-37 (Imphal–Silchar, 225 km) are the two main road corridors. From Guwahati it is ~500 km via Nagaland. The Imphal–Moreh road (NH-102) connects to Myanmar. Private taxis and state buses ply from Dimapur, Kohima and Silchar to Imphal.
By Bus — State Transport
Manipur State Transport (MST) and private operators run daily buses from Dimapur, Kohima, Silchar and Guwahati to Imphal. The Guwahati–Imphal route (via Nagaland) takes 12–14 hours. Shared Sumo jeeps offer faster connections from Dimapur (~5 hrs) to Imphal city.
Manipur Tour 5N/6D Itinerary
Arrive Imphal — Kangla Fort & Ima Keithel
Arrive at Imphal Airport (obtain ILP on arrival or in advance). Transfer to hotel (8 km). Afternoon: Kangla Fort — Kangla Sha dragon statues, Kangla Temple, sacred ponds and fort ramparts. Evening: Ima Keithel (Mothers' Market) — 5,000 women vendors in the world's largest all-women market. Overnight Imphal.
Imphal City — War Cemetery & Govindaji Temple
Morning: Imphal War Cemetery (1,600 Allied soldiers, CWGC maintained) — one of the most moving WWII memorials in Asia. Visit Shree Govindaji Temple (twin-domed Vaishnav temple, State's holiest shrine), Manipur State Museum, Manipur Zoological Gardens and the Kangla Polo Ground (world's oldest polo ground). Overnight Imphal.
Loktak Lake — Sendra Island & Keibul Lamjao NP
Drive to Loktak Lake (48 km from Imphal). Boat ride across the phumdis — floating biomass islands. Sendra Island lunch at the floating resort. Afternoon: Keibul Lamjao National Park — the only floating national park on Earth, where Sangai deer graze on phumdis. Bird watching at lake edges (migratory waterfowl, October–March). Sunset over Loktak Lake. Overnight Loktak/Imphal.
INA Memorial Moirang & Bishnupur
Drive to Moirang (45 km): INA Memorial Museum — where Netaji's Indian National Army first raised the Indian tricolour on Indian soil (April 14, 1944). Visit INA Museum exhibits, monuments and the sacred flag-hoisting ground. Afternoon: Bishnupur (Vishnu temple complex, ancient Meitei heritage). Evening: classical Manipuri Ras Leela dance performance at Imphal cultural centre. Overnight Imphal.
Dzukou Valley Trek — Wildflower Paradise
Drive to Senapati district (Manipur side of Dzukou Valley, ~3 hrs). Trek to Dzukou Valley (2,452 m) through bamboo and rhododendron forests — carpeted with Dzukou lily and seasonal wildflowers in summer. Option: overnight camp in Dzukou Valley. Return to Imphal. Evening: souvenir shopping — Manipuri shawls, handloom fabrics and bamboo crafts at Imphal market. Overnight Imphal.
Departure — Imphal Airport
Morning: leisure time for last-minute Imphal market shopping — Meitei handloom textiles, Manipuri Wangkhei Phee fabric, Moirang Phee shawls and local honey. Transfer to Imphal Airport for onward flight. The Jewel of India bids farewell with memories of floating islands, ancient forts and wildflower valleys.
Meitei Food & Travel Tips
Manipuri Cuisine Must-Try
- ▶ Eromba — mashed boiled vegetables with fermented fish (ngari) chutney, Meitei staple
- ▶ Singju — spicy fresh salad with lotus stem, banana flower and fermented fish dressing
- ▶ Chamthong (Kanghou) — light vegetable stew, nourishing and mildly spiced
- ▶ Chak-hao Kheer — black rice pudding, Manipur's celebrated fragrant dessert
- ▶ Nga-thongba — fish curry from Loktak Lake's freshwater catch, distinctly local
- ▶ Paknam — steamed rice cake stuffed with fish and vegetables, Meitei festive dish
Manipur Travel Tips
- ▶ Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for all non-Manipur residents — obtain online at ilp.manipur.gov.in or at Imphal Airport on arrival
- ▶ Ukhrul (Shirui Lily) and Senapati (Dzukou side) require separate restricted area permits arranged by your tour operator
- ▶ Oct–Mar is best for Keibul Lamjao Sangai deer sighting — herds are most visible in morning hours
- ▶ Carry warm layers Nov–Feb — Imphal nights drop to 4–8°C; Dzukou Valley is much colder
- ▶ Book Shirui Lily Festival (May) packages 3–4 months ahead — Ukhrul accommodation is very limited
- ▶ Ngari (fermented fish) is used in most Manipuri dishes — inform your guide if you have dietary restrictions