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Things to do in Kangla Fort
The sacred heart of Manipur.
The list
The short version: The royal citadel of the Meitei kings: temples, gates and the state’s founding ground.
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Kangla gates
The restored gates of the Meitei kings.
Know before you go
- 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.
Best time: November to March.
Practicals
Permits & season for Manipur
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.
Kangla Fort month by month
Places to visit near Kangla Fort
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