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High Season : Oct - June

5 - 25℃

Low Season : June - Sep

25 - 35℃

Nearest Airport -IMF

Imphal Airport

Nearest Train Stations -JRBM

Jiribam Railway Station (178 km from Bishnupur)

History

King Kyamba started the regular worship of Lord Vishnu at Bishnupur which is about 27 kilometers from the main city of Imphal. The king built a Vishnu temple there which is a protected monument. A picturesque village at the foot of the mountain, it gracefully stretches down the valley. There is a Vishnu temple in Ramang Cave, believed to be named after him.

Facts & Culture

There are several opportunities for sightseeing and exploring here. Boating is available at Loukoi Pat, as is a visit to Red Mountain, where British and Japanese forces battled during WWII. Admire the beauty of Sadu Chiru Waterfall and the natural wonders of Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The majority of people living in Bishnupur are the Mets, the most prominent ethnic group in Manipur. They believe in Hinduism and are Vaisnawis. There are several other tribes and communities in Bishnupur, such as Maitai Gar (Manipur Muslim), Naga, Kabui, Gantt, Kom, etc. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the Bishnubs. They also hold various festivals throughout the year, and the most popular is the Leha Roba Festival. One of the Manipuris’ favorite foods is Ngari, which is actually a fermented fish. It has a unique smell, but it is popular because of its taste.

Places to See

INA Memorial

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This town in Bishnupur District of Moirang has a special place in the history of India’s Freedom Struggle. It was at Moirang that the flag of the Indian National Army was first unfurled on April 14,

10:00 - 17:00
Moirang, Manipur, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Shyamrai Temple

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Shyamrai Temple boasts a unique architectural design which includes a curved ceiling which is inspired by Islamic architecture. On the walls of the temple, the terracotta work is beautifully etched th

06:00 - 18:00
Rajdarbar, Dalmadal Para, Bishnupur, West Bengal 722122
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Rasmancha

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Rasmancha boasts a unique architectural design that makes it the only such monument in India. The oldest brick temple, Ramancha is constructed with red bricks in the form pyramid summit which lies on

06:00 - 18:00
Bishnupur, Manipur, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Jorebangla Temple

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It was Malla King, Raghunath Singha Dev who built this beautiful Hindu temple in the year 1655. The temple is also known as Yorubangala and boasts a magnificent architectural design.

06:00 - 18:00
Bishnupur, Manipur, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Pancha Ratna Temple

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Built by the King Raghunath Singha, Pancha Ratna Temple in Bishnupur, Manipur is standing on an elevated platform. The architecture of the magnificently built temple includes ambulatory pathway along

06:00 - 18:00
Bishnupur, Manipur, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Sridhara Temple

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Sridhara Temple is known for its unique architecture which includes a Nava-Ratna style - the nine spires. Because of these spires, Sridhara Temple stands out amongst their types in Bishnupur. Besides

06:00 - 18:00
Bishnupur, Manipur, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Radha Shyam Temple

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The south facing Radha Shyam Temple in Bishnupur is square on plan and boasts a stunning architectural design. The temple is esteemed as ‘Ek-Ratna’, which means a single spire temple. The square b