Tourist Places

Indian National Army (INA) complex

Apart from being an ancient suzerainty, Moirang today, is all the more akin to India’s political history. It was on the 14th of April, 1944 that the flag of the Indian National Army (INA) was for the first time hoisted on the Indian Soil of Moirang, about 45 km away from Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The INA Museum at Moirang is a treasure of relics connected with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's struggle against British imperialism to emancipate the Indian motherland.

Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, and is famous for the phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matter at various stages of decomposition) floating over it. Keibul Lamjao is the only floating national park in the world. It is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India.[1] The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end".[2] The largest of all the phumdis covers an area of 40 km2 (15 sq mi) and is situated on the southeastern shore of the lake.

Sendra

Sendra, although a small hillock entangled by the lake-water on all sides is linked with the mainland through a pathway. A tourist-lodge is put up on the hill-top which is equipped with modern amenities including a Cafeteria. Sendra Island, about 50 odd kilometres from Imphal, offers a bird's eye view of the park and its occupants. One can explore the park by travelling around in tiny small boats and also climb up the watchtower, located on the hillock of Bebet Ching.

Ebudhou Thangjing Temple

Ebudhou Thangjing Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Ebudhou Thangjing who is the traditional deity of Moirang. This temple makes Moirang an important archeological town of Manipur. The temple attracts a number of tourists and historical lovers. The deity is worshipped with great devotion and grandeur during the Lai Haroba festival.

During May, when the Moirang Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated, people flock to seek the blessings of 'Ebudhou Thangjing'. The festival continues for almost a month and on each Sunday, a mega cultural program is offered to the deity. This is also the place where the freedom struggle was started by Netaji Subhashchandra Bose and where he hoisted the flag on 14th April 1944.