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Manipur in January

Cool and dry at Imphal-valley altitude (about 790m). Clear, crisp days.

Layered ridgelines, representative of the Manipur hills — Manipur, January

Season: Cool and dry at Imphal-valley altitude (about 790m). Clear, crisp days.
Festivals: None on the calendar
Wildlife: Keibul Lamjao migratory-bird season runs November to March.

Where to go

Places that make sense in January

Valley capital town, representative of Imphal

The valley capital at 790m.

Lake with floating islands, representative of Loktak

Manipur Loktak Lake

The lake of floating islands.

Floating park landscape, representative of Keibul Lamjao

Manipur Keibul Lamjao National Park

The world’s only floating national park.

Historic fort complex, representative of Kangla

Manipur Kangla Fort

The sacred heart of Manipur.

Market lanes landscape, representative of Ima Keithel

Manipur Ima Keithel

The 500-year-old all-women market.

Entry rules

Permits in January

ILP required for Indian nationals; verify the current security advisory before booking.

Months

January February March April May June July August September October November December

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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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