DAY 1
Kolkata/ Delhi – Imphal
- Welcome to the ‘Jewel of India’. We receive you at the Imphal airport and take you to your hotel. After a relaxed lunch, we will go for a unique exposure/experience that connects the cosmology of ancient Manipuris to the game of modern polo.
- We drive to Heingangching, which is located at Heingang, Imphal East, around 10 km from the heart of Imphal. Atop the hill is the shrine of the deity Ipudhou Marjing. There are many miniature horse figurines at the stairs, in front of the deity and also on the entire wall showcasing it. The deity looks majestic—huge, clad in layers of clothes and garlands, with parasols at each side and a canopy of white and gold hanging from above. Lord Marjing is a deity associated with Sagol Kangjei (Polo) and horses. It is said that he was the first to ride a pony, and is known as ‘God of the horses’. People offer horses, polo mallets (kangjei) and horse figurines for his blessings.
- Back from Heinganching, we go to the Sangai Festival venue for some great cultural experience. Meals (Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 2
Imphal – Loktak Lake/Sendra Resort (45 KM)
- After a relaxed breakfast, drive out to Manipur’s most famous largest freshwater lake in the country, Loktak Lake.Just short of Loktak Lake, we pay a visit to the INA Museum in Moirang. It was at Moirang that the flag of the Indian National Army was first unfurled on April 14, 1944. The INA Museum here contains letters, photographs, badges of ranks and other memorabilia that tell the story of the sacrifices made by the INA under the leadership of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
After the visit, we check into the beautiful Sendra Resort atop Sendra island.
- Post lunch, we will head to Keibul Lamjao National park—the one and only natural habitat of the Sangai in the world– to spot the elusive deer. Remember, you are here for the SangaiFestival, and if you spot the ‘Dancing Deer’ in the wild, you have got the best souvenir to take home.Return back to the resort and enjoy your dinner at the Resort. Overnight.
Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 3
Explore iconic destinations at Imphal/Witness International polo final
- Wake up to a visual treat of the picturesque landscape of the boathouses and fishermen at work throwing their nets in the water. After a relaxed breakfast, we pack our luggage and depart for Imphal. Enroute we stop to take a half an hour boat rides on the Loktak Lake.Check in Hotel for lunch. Post lunch, we go to the historic Imphal Polo Ground to witness the International polo championship and some unique indigenous games and martial arts.Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 4
Imphal Circuit
- During the day visit Govindajee Temple, Ima Market, a unique all women’s market in the heart of the town, followed by Kangla Fort–the centre of Manipur’s power till 1891–, and the Imphal War Cemetery, which commemorates the memories of the British and Indian soldiers who died during the World War II.Back to hotel for lunch and if you wish relax at the Spa.
In the evening, we visit the Sangai Festival venue to witness another round of scintillating cultural performances.
Return back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Imphal.
Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
DAY 5
Imphal – Onward Destination
- Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.TOUR ENDS
