One of the loveliest, but lesser known holiday destinations in East is Manipur. This erstwhile royal state is slowly mainstream tourism from its sheltered envious amongst  the blue –hued hills and is set to be one of the hottest tourist finds in India.

One of the oldest states in the North East, Manipur  its own individual identity with vigorous enthusiasm .This is reflected in the martial arts of Thang-ta and Sarit-Sarak. Its artistic leanings are visible in its graceful Ras Leela dance form and intricat, "hand-woven shawls. The Meiteis (of Tibeto-Burman provenance) Manipurs primary  populace, inhabit the fertile Imphal valley whose eastern,periphery lies in the Chindwin-Irrawaddy basin. In the surroundilng hills reside  the Nagas in the north and its Kuki-Mizo populace to the South.

This Shangrila of the North East has a galaxy, of natural  cultural traditions to be enjoyed at leisure. Home of colourful dazzling rituals, myth and legends, lively  festivals and an  classical dance form, martial arts and indigenous games, Manipur offers  visitors a comprehensive diversity of tourist delights .The stunning  environs of the Loktak Lake are a wonderful nature experience.  Experience .Sundry wars in which the Manipurs played commemorated in the INA museum and war memorials.