Salute at
Khongjom
The 1891 war memorial.
- Commemorates
- The 1891 Anglo-Manipur War
- From Imphal
- About 36km
- Observance
- April 23 (Khongjom Day)
Khongjom commemorates the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War’s last stand: the memorial complex on Kheba hillock honours Paona Brajabashi and the Manipuri soldiers who fought the British column on the Imphal-Moreh road. April 23 is observed each year.
Quick answers
Khongjom at a glance
What is Khongjom?
The 1891 battlefield and memorial, Manipur’s proudest chapter of resistance.
Practicals
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals; check the current advisory with us before booking, as ground conditions decide the plan.
October to March is the comfortable window in the Imphal valley; winters are crisp, monsoon months are wet.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Kheba hillock
The battlefield slope with its memorial stupa.
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26