List of tourist attractions in Manipur
(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.
- 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.
- Phoebe hainesiana or Uningthou is a state tree of Manipur, native to the state.
Palaces[edit]
Gardens[edit]
Lakes[edit]
Hill stations[edit]
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