The Manipur Sangai Festival is
Manipur Tourism department’s biggest annual cultural and tourism festival.
The main aim of the Sangai festival Imphal is to bring tourism in Manipur to
the forefront and so far, it has done a great job. Much like the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, the
Sangai festival too is your one-stop destination if you want to see and
experience the culture and way of life in Manipur. Not to mention, to enjoy the
colorful way of life of Manipur and the wide variety of local delicacies.
This 6 day trip to Sangai Festival tour is your perfect introduction to the colorful aspects of Manipur. Explore must-see places in Manipur like the Ima Keithel, the Loktak Lake and the historic Kangla fort among others during this trip to Imphal and beyond.
Manipur Sangai
Festival 2022 Tickets and Dates
November 24 – November 30
The
tickets to the Manipur Sangai Festival will be provided by us, to our guests.
5 Day Tour to
Imphal – Sangai Festival 2022
Day 1: Arrive at Imphal – Half Day Tour
Get received by North East
Explorers’ representative at the Imphal airport and then get driven to your
lovely homestay, not far from the airport. Check-in and relax and then, later
in the afternoon, start for the festival venue.
If you are already feeling fresh and
do not want to be at your stay after arriving, visit the State Museum to
understand the history and cultural diversity of Manipur.
Note: The starting time of the tour and the number of sites to be visited will depend upon the time of your arrival at Imphal Airport.
By night, head back to your stay
from the Sangai festival venue.
Colorful cultural performances at
Manipur Sangai Festival venue, Imphal
Day 2: Imphal City Tour
Today, the entire day will be
dedicated to exploring the rich and historical capital city, Imphal. Full day
guided tour of Imphal City covering the must-see
places in Imphal like the Kangla Fort, Women’s Market (Ima Keithel), Saheed Minar, RCKS Art Gallery, Mapal Kangjeibung – the oldest living Polo Ground
in the world, and the WWII Cemetery.
Manipur is famous for its handloom and handicraft products and the Women’s
market is the best place to pick up such things/souvenirs. You can also go for
a traditional Manipuri lunch if you wish to, just let us know when we start the
day. In the evening, head to the Sangai festival venue
again to enjoy the proceedings of the Sangai festival.Sanamahi Temple, Imphal –
Manipur
Day 3: Imphal -The Burma Border Tour – Imphal
Today we start a little early, for
an interesting day – trip to Tamu, a border town in Myanmar – a place where
South Asia meets Southeast Asia. In Tamu, enjoy the bustling bazaar, its
friendly people, and the main Buddhist monastery. Then, top it all off with a
delicious Burmese meal! And then, near Tengnoupal, enjoy
the stunning views from the road at 5,000 feet of the mountains that form the
India-Burma border. Drive back to Imphal. Overnight at Imphal.
Day 4: Imphal to Loktak Lake
Say your goodbyes to your friendly
hosts at Imphal and start your drive towards the breathtakingly beautiful Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in North East
India and Manipur’s top tourist spot. We can get a bird’s eye view of the lake
from Sendra Island. En-route, we will stop at the Second World War battlefield of Red Hill
where India Peace Memorial, the only Japanese Second World
War memorial in India, is located. Pay a visit to the Indian National Army
(INA) Memorial Complex where men of the Indian National Army (INA) hoisted the
Indian tricolor flag for the first time on Indian soil. Finally, check-in to a
lovely floating homestay on the Loktak
lake.
Note:
INA Museum is closed on Monday. Overnight on the Loktak
Lake or Homestay*. * Homestay facilities are also available in and
around the Lake.
Day 5: Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park
Early morning, visit the core area
of the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating National Park to
see the Sangai, the brow-antlered deer, or the ‘dancing deer’. Before lunch, go
for boating at the Loktak Lake to see the fishing activities, floating huts,
and the migratory birds. This boat ride is a photographer’s and nature lover’s
delight. Post lunch, walk around the lake, and visit a local museum on one of
the islands on the lake. Overnight at the same homestay/floating cottage.
Day 6: Loktak – Imphal Airport
After checking out, transfer to
Imphal Airport. Flyback with a lifetime of memories.
5 night’s
accommodation on Twin / Triple Sharing basis.
5
Breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Pickup and
drop from Imphal Airport.
All entry tickets wherever required.
Dedicated vehicle for your entire
stay.
All Sightseeing Tour as per
itinerary
All Transportation will be by Pvt
Vehicle basis.
Guide fee.
Lunch, Tipping, Laundry,
Flight Tickets, Monument entry fee.
Any personal/sanitary/medical
expenses.
Any extension in the number of days
staying.
Food and snacks.
Anything that is not mentioned in
the inclusions section above.
5% GST.
.
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