Time it
Heikru Hidongba
Meitei · Manipur
- When
- September, at the Sagolband Thangal Leikai canal (annual tradition)
- Who
- Meitei
- Where
- Manipur
- Gateway
- Imphal
What it is
The festival
The centuries-old boat race on the Imphal canal at Sagolband: sanctified by the king’s tradition, amla fruits strewn for racers, the whole valley on the banks.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open, one morning a year; reach the canal banks early.
Around it
Plan around Heikru Hidongba
Plan it
Want to be there?
Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.
More in Manipur
Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26