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Imphal is the capital city of Manipur. The Shri Govindaji Temple is the historic Vaishnavite temple with a large assembly hall. The shrines of Krishna, Balrama and Jaganath are within the temple. The temple has is own form of Ras Lila in the stylized Manipuri Dance. The Khwairamband or the Ima Market is the largest market in India where women are the shop owners. The market specializes in the sale of fish, vegetables, handlooms and handicrafts. The Konghampat Orchidarium is home to almost 110 species of finest orchids. It is at a distance of 12 km from the city and the best time to visit this are the months of March and April. Two war cemeteries, one on the Imphal-Dimarpur Road and the other enroute to Ukhrul, are beautifully kept.
Loktak is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the northeast and can expand to almost 312 km during the monsoons. It is at a distance of 45 km from Imphal. The fishermen reaping water chestnuts on the phumdis, the floating islands make for a nice sight to watch. You can take a leisurely boat ride across the lake. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is 55 km from the Loktak Lake. It park is the home to the endangered species of brow-antlered dancing Deer and Sangai. The migratory birds are also found here between November and march. Moirang is a town on the banks of Loktak Lake. The town hosts the Lai Haraoba Dance Festival every year during the month of May. The Indian national Flag was hoisted in Moirang in 1944. INA Museum displays several INA Memorabilia including the photographs and Rupee note issued by the Japanese.
Ukhrul is the highest hill station of Manipur and a native place of the Tangkhui Nagas. The place is famous for Siroi Lilies and the lime caves of Kankhui.
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