Remember at
Moirang
The town of the INA flag and Lai Haraoba.
- History
- INA flag unfurled Apr 14, 1944
- Culture
- Early Meitei Lai Haraoba traditions
- From Imphal
- About 45km
Moirang is the town of early Meitei folk culture and a defining WWII moment: the official tourism material records the INA flag first unfurled here on April 14, 1944, commemorated at the INA memorial museum. Lai Haraoba traditions run deep, with May festivals referenced in official district material.
Quick answers
Moirang at a glance
What happened at Moirang?
The Indian National Army first unfurled the tricolour on Indian soil here in April 1944.
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
INA memorial
The museum and memorial to the Azad Hind campaign.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26