Manipur, a state in the North East India

 

Manipur is a state in the Indian subcontinent with Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, Assam to the west and Myanmar to its east as its boundaries. The state has an area of about 22000 sq kilometers. The people of Manipur include tribal groups like Meetei, Kuki, Naga  and Pangal. They speak Sino Tibetan Languages.  The people of Manipur are mostly Hindus followed by Christians. There are some followers for Islam and Sanamahism.

Imphal is the capital city of the state of Manipur. Tourists who want to travel into Manipur have to get a Restricted Area Permit  which will be valid for 10 days.  This Restricted Area Permit can be obtained from the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office in the metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai as well as certain other state government offices. 

Even with the permits,  visitors are allowed to travel only on tours arranged by authorised travel agents and that too, only in groups of four. They can come in to Imphal only by air and will not be permitted to travel outside the capital.

Manipur  state has 9 districts which are  richly endowed with natural splendour  and grandeur. They are Bishnupur, Chandel, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal and Ukhrul.

The main industries of Manipur are pharmaceuticals, steel re-rolling, plywood, bamboo chipping, cement, vanaspati and electronics and the service sector comprises of Real estate, Consultancies, Travel and Tourism, Hotel Industry and Insurance.  

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood  and the state economy also seems to be mostly depend on it.

Places to visit in Manipur

Loktak Lake, located in Moirang in the state,  is the largest fresh water lake  in the north eastern parts of India. This park is known for the heterogenous matter floating on the lake and the Keibul Lamhao National Park. 

Brow antlered Deer / Manipur Sangai, an endangered animal has found its natural refuge there at the National Park on Loktak Lake.
The Lake is also a source of drinking water supply, irrigation as well as the Hydropower generation.