Situated close to the banks of the Imphal River, the

Kangla Fort or Kangla Palace is a symbol of Manipur's

glory. The word ‘Kangla’ means dry land in Manipuri or
Image Meetei language. Kangla was the ancient capital of
Manipur and a number of Meetei monarchs have ruled
the destination from this fort.
The existence of this fort dates back to 33 AD, when the
mythical God-King of Manipur, Nongda Lairen
Pakhangba first ascended the throne. It was gradually
renovated and developed by successive kings who ruled
the place. King Khagemba (1597-1652) ordered the
Name: Kangla Fort construction of a brick wall on the western gate of the
palace. Afterwards, Khunjaoba (1652-1666), his son put
in immense efforts in beautifying the fort. It is believed
Location: Kangla, Imphal, Manipur that he excavated a moat on the western side of this
palace. On 20th November 2004, the Kangla Fort was
handed over by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Built in: 1597 - 1652 A.D. Singh to the state government of Manipur. At present,
the fort is open for visitors and is a major tourist
attraction of the state.
Built by: King Khagemba
 The Imphal war cemetery is the second on the
list of Manipur historical places, this monument
is located in Imphal, Manipur. The cemetery
Image contains 1600 burials of the commonwealth
during the second world war, and this cemetery
has been maintained under the guidance of the
commonwealth war graves commission.
This cemetery is a memory of British and Indian
soldiers who were died during the second world
Name: Imphal War Cemetery war. Colin St Clair Oakes well designs the war
cemetery. The markers of this cemetery are
made up of little stone and bronze plaques.
Location: Imphal East and West Districts |Within The surroundings of the cemetery are very green.
Imphal city, Manipur. It consists of a large area that is fully covered
with green grass. Visitors who visit this cemetery
Casualties from: Second World War explore many species of beautiful flora.
Each memorial bears the insignia of each of the
fallen soldier in brass plaques.
Designed by: Colin St Clair Oakes
 Shaheed Minar is an essential landmark of Imphal. It is
located in the Bir Tikendrajit Park, and this park is
Image mainly famous for Shaheed Minar.
It is a tall monument that is built in honor of the
soldiers of the Manipur Army. The memorial consists of
3 vertical beams which are blending towards the top
side. It is also the sad and pride place of Manipur.
When visitors visit this place, they feel sad for the
soldiers who died during the war against the British in
Name: Shaheed Minar 1891 and felt pride. It is Also known as the Martyr’s
Memorial, this imposing pillar is a homage to patriotic
Meitei and tribal martyrs including the then crown
Location: Imphal West District |Centre of the prince, Bir Tikendrajit Singh who was hanged to death
Imphal City having fought the British during Anglo-Manipuri war in
1891. The monument consists of three vertical beams
The park was inaugurated on 2nd October 1980 held together at the top by three mythical dragons.
by the Governor of Manipur
 The museum is established in Imphal and is the famous
museum of Manipur. The museum’s opening was held
in 1969 and by Indira Gandhi, the prime minister at that
Image time. It consists of a wide variety of galleries that
display the beauty of natural history, ethnology, and
archaeology.
Every year awareness programs and thematic
exhibitions are organized in this museum.
Many items which are showed in the museum contain
tremendous historical significance as well. The design
Name: Manipur State Museum of the museum is straightforward but looks very
beautiful.
The museum’s collection includes tribal ornaments,
Location: Manipur State Museum, Near Polo Manipuri textiles, agricultural equipment and other
Ground items of cultural relevance to the state.
The most striking feature of the place is Hiyang Hiren, a
royal boat which is 78 feet long, situated in an open
Built-in: 1969 gallery.

Managed by: State Goverment

 Shree Shree Govindajee Temple is a historic centre of
the Vaishnavites in Manipur. It has a golden twin
Image domed temple which attracts large number of devotees
who participate in various devotional activities.
It is the vast Vaishnava temple in Imphal. The temple’s
design is exquisite and simple, consisting of two gold-
plated domes, a paved court, and a large raised
mandapa or congregation hall. The center of
Garbhgriha has a deity of Govindaji.
Name: Shree Govindajee Temple It is believed that Govindajee is the incarnation of Lord
Krishna. The temple is elegantly built and has a small
pond and is well maintained. It is one of the most
Location: Imphal district of Manipur famous religious sites of Manipur. Surrounded by
greenery, Shree Govindajee temple is of prime
attraction not only among the locals but also tourists.
Built-in: 1846 and was reconstructed by
Maharaja Chandrakriti in the year 1876.

Built by: Maharaja Nara Singh