Imphal
Imphal East District came into existence on the 18-06-1997 with its head
quarters at Porompat occupying the eastern part of Imphal District. The
District is situated in two separate valleys of the state namely Central
Valley and Jiribam Valley.
The total area of District is 469.44 sq.km. approximately. The District
is situated at an altitude 790 metres above the M.S. Level. The climate
of the District is salubrious and Monsoon is tropical.
The minimum temperature goes down to 0.6degree Celsius
in winter and 41
degree Celsius in summer. It has no rail network and hence communication
is entirely dependent on roads except Jiribam Sub-Division bordering Cachar
District of Assam where there is a railhead. The District is connected with
N.H. 39,NH. 53 and N.H. 150.
There are two tourist home in the district, one is at Kaina and another
at Jiribam. In the district, the natural beauty of Poirou Pat rounded with
the small hillock is beyond description.
Shree-Shree Govindajee Temple, a beautiful golden temple located in the
palace compound is still shining here. The two war Cemeteries that maintained
by British war grave commission might be attractive to the tourists.
In addition to this there is a temple at Kaina a holy place of the Hindu.
Besides, Hanuman Temple at Mahabalid is a pre-historical place in the State.
Manipur is famous for it's scenic beauty, enchanting landscape, salubrious
climate and rich cultural heritage which has a great potential for development
of tourism.
Flora & Fauna : The district has a rich and varied vegetation
.The climate conditions are suitable for a wide range of flowering and non-flowering
trees and shrubs, Bamboos, pepals and Kaubila are a common sight everywhere
in the valley. Eucalyptus, Amla, Parkia roxburgil (Tree bean) (Yongchak),
Arundo donax (Yendhou) etc ,are also very common.
Art & Culture : Manipur has been identifying itself to the world
through its rich art and culture. Manipur presents a mosaic of traditions
and culture patterns. Manipuri classical dance is world famous and it is
very distinct from other Indian dance forms. The Ras Lila, the epitome of
Manipur classical dance is based on the spiritual and eternal love of Radha
and Krishna.
Handloom & Handicrafts : Manipuri enjoys a district place amongst
the Handloom zones in India. Handloom industry is the largest cottage industry
in the State. This industry has been flourishing since time immemorial.
One of the special features of the industry is that women are the only weavers.
According to the National handloom Census Reports 1988 there are about 2.71
lakh looms in Manipur.
Imphal Tourism Reservation Form
