List of tourist attractions in Manipur
Appearance
(Redirected from Bihu Loukon)
The following is a list of notable attractions in Manipur.
Uniqueness
[edit]- Hapta Kangjeibung - World's oldest pologround.
- Samban-Lei Sekpil .
- Ima Keithel - Asia's largest only-women market.
- Polo.
- Khongjom War Memorial Complex.
- Loktak Lake - World's only floating lake.
- Keibul Lamjao National Park.
- Shirui lily.
- Sangai deer.
- Ningthouja dynasty .
- Kangla Fort.
- Meitei language
- Manipuri dance
- Manipuri pony
- Andro Fire Place
Forts
[edit]- Kangla Fort, on the bank of Imphal River, Manipur is one of the oldest existing forts in the world, with its earliest record of existence dating back to 1445 BC.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Bihu_Loukon_-_Starfort.jpg/220px-Bihu_Loukon_-_Starfort.jpg)
- Bihu Loukon, an ancient star shaped mud fort situated in Maklang, Imphal West District, Manipur.
Adventure zones
[edit]- Baruni Hill
- Thangjing Hill
- Loktak lake
- Pumlenpat lake
- Mount Koubru
- Ikop Pat lake
- Thanga island
- Kaina Hill
- Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Sirohi National Park
Ancient Mythology
[edit]The ancient Manipuri mythology is indigenous to Manipur kingdom. It is also related to Manipuri religion (or Sanamahism), which includes thousands of Gods and Goddesses.
Temples
[edit]- Sanamahi Kiyong Temple
- Ibudhou Thangjing Temple
- Sanamahi Temple
- Shree Govindajee Temple
- Kaina Temple
- Shri Radha Raman Temple, Kanchipur
- Ningthoukhong Gopinath Mandir
- Sacred Jackfruit Tree
- Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam
- Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
Mosques
[edit]Churches
[edit]- Phungyo Baptist Church
- St. Joseph's Cathedral, Imphal
- Little Flower School Cathedral
- Kuki Baptist Church
- Kuki Christian Church
- Manipur Baptist Church
Historical sites
[edit]- Sacred Jackfruit Tree
- Maibam Lokpa Ching
- Kaina (Manipur)
- Khongjom War Memorial Complex
- Sanamahi Kiyong Temple
- Sanamahi Temple
- Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
- Bihu Loukon
- Khwairamband Bazar
- INA Martyr's Memorial
- Kangla Palace
- Shree Govindajee Temple
- Ningthoukhong Gopinath Mandir
- Imphal War Cemetery
- Imphal Barracks
National parks
[edit]Wildlife
[edit]Plant life
[edit]- Shirui lily is native to the Shirui Hill of Ukhrul district of Manipur.
- Blue vanda or Kwaklei is a species of Orchid.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Vanda_coerulea_Orchi_6054.jpg/220px-Vanda_coerulea_Orchi_6054.jpg)
- Phoebe hainesiana or Uningthou is a state tree of Manipur, native to the state.
Palaces
[edit]Gardens
[edit]Lakes
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Loktak_Lake1.jpg/220px-Loktak_Lake1.jpg)
Hill stations
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Ukhrul_-South_View.jpg/220px-Ukhrul_-South_View.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Prayer_Mountain.jpg/220px-Prayer_Mountain.jpg)
Manipur houses a number of Hill stations, in numerous Hill Ranges of the state. Following are a few of them:
- Ukhrul
- Tamenglong
- Chandel
- Sadar Hills
- Churachandpur
- Senapati (Tahamzam)
- Tengnoupal
- Noney
- Kamjong
- Pherzawl
- Kangpokpi
- Kaina
- Cheirao Ching
Festivals
[edit]Following are a few of the great festivals celebrated in the state:
- Lai Haraoba
- Yaosang
- Imoinu Iratpa
- Ningol Chakouba
- Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
- Mera Hou Chongba
- Mera Chaorel Houba
- Panthoibi Iratpa
- Cheiraoba
- Heikru Hidongba
- Kwaak Taanba
- Sangai festival
- Shirui Lily Festival
- Barak River Festival
- Gaan-Ngai
- Maramfest