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Tourist Place in Impala

Location:	Impala, Manipur, India
Temperature:	Summer: 37°C,30°C: Winter:18°C, 7°C
STD Code:	0385
Best Times:	November to April
Attractions:	War cemeteries, Langthabal, Manipur State Museum, Khonghampat orchidarium
Language:	Bishnupriya, Manipuri, Hindi, English, Mizo

War cemeteries is one of the most important tourist attractions of Imphal, which is a must see for every visitor. These War Cemeteries in Imphal are a tribute to the martyrs who were killed in wars. The Imphala War Cemeteries are managed and supervised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. These cemeteries have been built in order to honor the British and Indian soldiers, who died during the 2nd World War.

Langthabal is one of the most strikingly beautiful places, most suitable for sight seeing in the state of Manipur. It is a small hillock, which is located about 8 km from the capital city of Imphal. It is situated on the Indo-Burma Road. Langthabal houses an ancient historic palace and some temples.

The Manipur State Museum in Imphal is situated near the Polo-ground. It is a fascinating museum, which displays an array of objects which symbolize Manipur's history. These objects capture the significance of Manipur's heritage. It has a rich collection of the historical documents and relics of Manipur along with traditional Manipuri costumes and their war implements. It offers a peep on the intricate history of Manipur.

Khonghampat orchidarium is an Orchid Yard maintained by the Forest Department. It is one of the major Imphal attractions. Khonghampat Orchidarium in Imphal has more than 110 varieties of orchids, including several rare species. This Orchid Yard is situated at about 7 kilometers from Imphal. The best time to visit Khonghampat Orchidarium of Imphal is April and May.

Manipur Zoological Garden in Imphal protects some of the rare species of plants and animals. Even the brow antlered deer known as Sangai, which is one of the most endangered species, is found in the garden. A total of 55 species of birds and 420 animals are present in the garden. Manipur Zoological Garden is home to 14 species of animals, which are on the verge of extinction, which are mostly native to this region.

Shree Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal has a simple structure with a large raised congregation hall and gold domes. The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu, who is at the center of the temple and is surrounded by the shrines of Krishna and Balarama on one side and Jagannatha on the other. Devotees stand on the paved courtyard in Shree Shree Govindajee Temple of Imphal and give their offerings to the priests.