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Kangla Fort

The sacred heart of Manipur.

Historic fort complex, representative of Kangla
Kangla Fort, Manipur
Status
Royal citadel, heritage park
Position
Central Imphal

Kangla is the ancient royal citadel of Manipur at the centre of Imphal: coronation sites, the Govindajee-era temples, colonial-era remnants and the sacred Nungjeng pond, reopened to the public as a heritage park.

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Kangla Fort at a glance

Why visit Kangla?

It is the historical and sacred centre of Meitei civilisation, right in the city.

When to go

Plan around these months

Nearby

Close enough to combine

Things to do

What you're here for

Kangla gates

The restored gates of the Meitei kings.

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

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