What is the connection between Manipur in the North East to Chettinad in Tamil Nadu in the South of India ? Most Indians will scratch their head since there is hardly any historical connection. Anyone aware of evolution of the…
Manipur in 10 Travel Photos
The least visited and least touristy sister state of the 7 sister states of North East India. Manipur shares a long border with Myanmar and is often referred as the Gateway to the East. If all goes well then the…
Peek into Tribal Life; Andro Village; Manipur
About 25 kms east of Imphal city, Andro Village is a nice half day sightseeing from Imphal. We drove through the hills and then descended into the plains near Andro. Being harvest season, the area around was largely golden and…
8 Must Do’s on a Trip to Manipur
Manipur the jeweled land is perhaps the least explored state of North East India by tourists and travelers. Its not about spectacular monuments, glitzy development, picture perfect landscapes but experiencing the subtle and the surreal. When the forgotten pieces of history come…
Doorway to Myanmar from India, Tamu
While planning a trip to Manipur, one of the things that interested me was the Myanmar Day Trip. I have been intrigued by Myanmar ever since I read “The Glass Palace” by Amitav Ghosh. This opportunity to squeeze in through the border…
Blue Loktak Lake, Floating Park and History all around; Manipur
If you are flying into Imphal, you will be warmly welcomed by a blue expanse dotted with green floating islands just before touch down. That’s Loktak Lake one of the jewels of the jeweled land. Loktak Lake is located about 50kms…
Manipur Cuisine on my Plate
Exploring the local cuisine is a very important part of my travels, it takes me close to the culture of the land. While traveling to Manipur, I did not know what to expect from the food except that it is…
Of the Women, By the Women, For the World; Ima Keithel, Imphal
Have you ever wondered what is in a place that is home to several of our brilliant sportswomen who have brought laurels for the country across sports and international events !! Kunjarani Devi, Mary Kom, Bombayla Devi, Sarita Devi, Sonia…