Manipur

Manipur is one of the most remote states of India with the city of Imphal as its capital. The state of Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west; it also borders Myanmar to the east. This princely state came under British rule in 1891 and existed until 1947. Then it became an integral part of independent India. During the Second World War, Manipur was the scene of many fierce battles between the Japanese and the Allied forces. Manipuri’s are a culturally enthusiastic people. Outdoor games like Mukna, Mukna Kangjei (Khong Kangjei), Sagol Kangjei (Polo), Yubi lakpi (Coconut Rugby), Oo – Laobi, Hiyang -Tannaba and Arambai Hunba are quite popular. Manipur, literally means the the land of jewels. Its rich culture excels in every aspect as in festivals, Polo, martial arts, dance, theater, sculpture, etc. The beauty of the state and the region is the greenery with the moderate climate making it a tourists delight / heaven. The exotic, beautiful and seasonal Shirui Lily at Ukhrul, Sangai, the Brow antlered deer and the floating islands at Loktak Lake are few of the rare things found in Manipur. Polo originated from Manipur. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India called it “The Switzerland of India”.