Why go
- Capital city of the Indian state Manipur.
- Served by Silchar Airport (IXS).
History
Imphal is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace, the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. The Imphal dialect is the standard dialect of Meitei language, officially known as Manipuri language, and is natively used in the region.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A320, ATR) · 4 routes: Aizwal, Guwahati, Kolkata, Silchar
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 3 routes: Agartala, Guwahati, Kolkata
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800) · 1 route: Guwahati*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 1 route: Guwahati*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air India Limited AI (ATR, A319, A320) · 3 routes: Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata
- Air Sahara S2 (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Guwahati*, Kolkata*
- Jet Airways 9W (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Guwahati*, Kolkata*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Silchar Airport (IXS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IMF has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Guwahati, Kolkata, Agartala, Aizwal, Silchar).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Imphal-Manipur, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.