Meander around Manipur
This remote Indian State in the extreme northeast beyond Bangladesh probably isn’t even on your wish-list yet but combined with its neighbouring States it represents a destination that’s diverse and as yet untouched by mainstream tourism. Northeast India, which includes Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Manipur is largely unknown to all but the hardy backpacker and hereby lies the dichotomy...
Celebrate Spectacular Sangai Festival
This extravaganza of cultural events puts Imphal on the world tourist map. You’d be forgiven for not knowing where Imphal is but as the capital of the State of Manipur in the extreme northeast of India, its Sangai Festival in November each year creates one of the most colourful combinations of events and festivities that we’ve found anywhere on our travels. Staged from 21st-30th November this year, the Sangai festival (named after the...
