Cultural Trails

Price Starts at ₹ 12,13,000

Duration

05D / 04N (Customizable)

Temperature

4–30°C (Seasonal)

Region

Northeast India

Best Time

Oct – Mar

Currency

INR (Indian Rupee)

Capital

Imphal

Language

Meitei (Manipuri), English, Hindi

Code

+91

Top Activity

Loktak Lake & Cultural Trails

Day-Wise Itinerary

Option 1 - Classic Imphal + Loktak + Moreh

Day 1: Arrival in Imphal – City Highlights

  • Meet & greet at Imphal Airport, transfer to hotel.
  • Afternoon sightseeing:
    • Kangla Fort – former royal seat, now a heritage site.
    • Imphal War Cemetery – WWII memorial maintained by the Commonwealth.
    • Ima Keithel (Mothers’ Market) – Asia’s only all-women run bazaar.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 2: Excursion to Loktak Lake & Moirang

  • Breakfast at hotel, then drive (~1.5 hrs) to Loktak Lake.
  • Highlights:
    • Floating phumdis & scenic beauty of Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake.
    • Sendra Island – panoramic views & optional boat rides.
    • INA Memorial, Moirang – where Netaji’s INA first unfurled the Indian flag in 1944.
  • Evening return to Imphal.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 3: Moreh Border Town Excursion

  • Early departure for Moreh (~110 km / 3 hrs).
  • Cross Indo–Myanmar border to Namphalong Market (Myanmar) – shop for handicrafts, clothing, electronics, and taste Burmese snacks.
  • Experience the Indo–Myanmar cultural blend.
  • Return to Imphal by evening.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 4: Andro Village & Khongjom War Memorial

  • Morning visit to Andro Village – traditional pottery, cultural museum, and ethnic Meitei houses.
  • Optional: Try hands-on pottery making with artisans.
  • Continue to Khongjom War Memorial – site of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, featuring the world’s tallest sword statue.
  • Evening free for shopping at Paona Bazaar & Ima Market.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Imphal Airport for onward journey.

Option 2 - Nature & Culture Mix (Imphal – Loktak – Ukhrul)

Day 1: Arrival & Imphal City Tour

  • Pick-up at Imphal Airport, hotel check-in.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Kangla Fort & Museum Complex – ancient royal citadel of Manipur.
    • Govindajee Temple – prominent Vaishnavite shrine.
    • Ima Keithel (Women’s Market) – vibrant bazaar run entirely by women, selling textiles, spices, and ornaments.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 2: Loktak Lake & Moirang

  • Drive to Loktak Lake – scenic freshwater lake with floating islands (phumdis).
  • Enjoy a boat ride & panoramic views from Sendra Island.
  • Visit INA Memorial & Museum at Moirang – historical site linked to Netaji’s Indian National Army.
  • Optional detour: Keibul Lamjao National Park – world’s only floating national park & habitat of the endangered Sangai deer.
  • Evening return to Imphal.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 3: Day Trip to Ukhrul

  • Full-day excursion to Ukhrul (83 km / ~3 hrs).
  • Highlights:
    • Shirui Hills – famous for rare Shirui Lily (blooms May–June).
    • Naga tribal villages – discover Tangkhul traditions, weaving, and crafts.
    • Scenic landscapes – pine forests, rolling hills & mountain views.
  • Return to Imphal by evening.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 4: Andro & War Memorials

  • Visit Andro Village – traditional pottery workshops, heritage museum & cultural immersion.
  • Continue to Khongjom War Memorial – commemorating Anglo-Manipur War (1891).
  • Evening shopping at Paona Bazaar & Khwairamband Keithel.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Imphal Airport for onward journey.

Option 3 - Culture & Handicrafts Tour

Day 1: Arrival & Imphal Heritage

  • Arrive at Imphal Airport. Hotel check-in.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Kangla Fort – explore ancient ruins, shrines & royal heritage.
    • Ima Keithel – Asia’s only all-women run market, buzzing with local goods.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 2: Andro Village & Khongjom

  • Half-day excursion to Andro Village – watch artisans craft pottery using age-old traditions.
  • Visit Andro Cultural Complex & Museum – showcasing Manipuri heritage.
  • Continue to Khongjom War Memorial – landmark of the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 3: Loktak Lake & INA Museum

  • Full-day excursion to Loktak Lake – famous for floating islands (phumdis).
  • Stop at Sendra Island for panoramic views & optional boat ride.
  • Visit INA Memorial & Museum at Moirang – site where the Indian National Army first hoisted the tricolor.
  • Optional: Keibul Lamjao National Park – world’s only floating national park, home to the rare Sangai deer.
  • Return to Imphal.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 4: Moreh Border Town Excursion

  • Early morning drive to Moreh – India’s bustling border town.
  • Cross Indo–Myanmar border to Namphalong Market – shop Burmese handicrafts, garments & sample street food.
  • Return to Imphal by evening.
  • Overnight stay in Imphal.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Imphal Airport for onward journey.
Inclusions
  • All Sightseeing Tours
  • Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Arrival & Departure transfer
  • Basic English Speaking Driver
  • All Tours & Transfers on Private Basis as per the program
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • 5% GST
  • Any other transport mentioned other than above.
  • Any meals except breakfast from the Hotel
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary.
  • Any Increase in the airfare charged by the airlines.
  • 5% TCS
  • Any optional tour and all items of personal nature
  • Tips and gratis.
  • Late checkout Charges if any. Any Gala Dinner.
  • Hard Liquor/Beer/ Mineral water, Soft Drinks, Juices, Mini-bar in the rooms, Local/STD/ISD telephone call, rooms service, Porterage etc. in rooms are all chargeable and would have to be paid at the time of check-out by the clients.
  • Please note that anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions is excluded from the package.