Base in
Imphal
The valley capital at 790m.
- Altitude
- About 790m
- Airport
- Imphal (IMF)
- Status
- Unrest since 2023, verify first
- Permit
- ILP required
Imphal sits in the valley at about 790m: the sacred Kangla fort at its heart, Ima Keithel (the all-women market) a walk away, and the roads out to Loktak, Ukhrul and Moreh. The state has faced civil unrest since May 2023: check the current advisory and local advice before booking.
The rainy season runs May to October; the cool dry months are the travel window.
Quick answers
Imphal at a glance
Is Imphal open to tourists?
The valley has continued to operate through the unrest, but conditions change: check the current advisory and travel with local operators.
Do I need a permit for Manipur?
Yes, an ILP for Indian nationals; check the state tourism ILP page for the current process.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Kangla
The sacred royal fort at the city’s centre.
Ima Keithel
The historic all-women’s market.
INA memorial
The Indian National Army story at Moirang road.
Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26