Tag Archives: Manipur

Manipur to Chettinad ; The aroma of Black Rice Kheer

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Sangeeta

What is the connection between Manipur in the North East to Chettinad in Tamil Nadu in the South of India ? Most Indians will scratch their head since there is hardly any historical connection. Anyone aware of evolution of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foodie Tales, India, Travel | Tagged Chettinad, Culinary Connection, Far East Connection to Indian Cuisine, Manipur, Manipur Black Rice, Tamil Nadu | 1 Comment

Manipur in 10 Travel Photos

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Sangeeta

The least visited and least touristy sister state of the 7 sister states of North East India. Manipur shares a long border with Myanmar and is often referred as the Gateway to the East. If all goes well then the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged 10 Travel Photos, Manipur, Manipur Sightseeing, Manipur Tourism, Manipur Travel Itinerary, Manipur Trip, Things to do in Manipur, Things to see in Manipur | 6 Comments

Peek into Tribal Life; Andro Village; Manipur

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Sangeeta

About 25 kms east of Imphal city, Andro Village is a nice half day sightseeing from Imphal. We drove through the hills and then descended into the plains near Andro. Being harvest season, the area around was largely golden and … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Manipur, Manipur Museum, Manipur Sightseeing, Manipur Tourism, Manipur Travel Itinerary, Manipur Tribal Village, Manipur Trip | 1 Comment

8 Reasons to Explore Manipur

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Sangeeta

Manipur the jeweled land is perhaps the least explored state of North East India by tourists and travelers. Its not about spectacular monuments, glitzy development, picture perfect landscapes but experiencing the subtle and the surreal. When the forgotten pieces of history come … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Manipur, Manipur Sightseeing, Manipur Tourism, Manipur Travel Itinerary, Manipur Trip, Things to do In Imphal, Things to do in Manipur, Things to see in Manipur | 22 Comments

Doorway to Myanmar, Tamu

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Sangeeta

While planning a trip to Manipur, one of the things that interested me was the Myanmar Day Trip. I have been intrigued by Myanmar ever since I read “The Glass Palace” by Amitav Ghosh. This opportunity to squeeze in through the border … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Burma Day Trip from Imphal, Manipur, Manipur Sightseeing, Manipur Tourism, Myanmar, Myanmar Market, Myanmar Street Food, Shenam Saddle, Tanakha | 19 Comments

Blue Loktak Lake, Floating Park and History all around; Manipur

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Sangeeta

If you are flying into Imphal, you will be warmly welcomed by a blue expanse dotted with green floating islands just before touch down. That’s Loktak Lake one of the jewels of the jeweled land. Loktak Lake is located about 50kms … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged Battle of Imphal, Keibul Lamjao Trip, Loktak Lake Trip, Manipur, Manipur Sightseeing, Manipur Tourism, World War | 14 Comments

Manipur on my Plate

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sangeeta

Exploring the local cuisine is a very important part of my travels, it takes me close to the culture of the land. While traveling to Manipur, I did not know what to expect from the food except that it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Foodie Tales, Travel | Tagged Chak Hao Kheer, Food Review, Imphal Hotels, Luxmi Hotel, Manipur, Manipur Black Rice, Manipur Cuisine, Manipur Nga Thongba, Manipur Tourism, Manipuri Thali Imphal, Meitei Cuisine, New Luxmi Kitchen, North East India | 10 Comments

Of the Women, By the Women, For the World; Ima Keithel, Imphal

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Sangeeta

Have you ever wondered what is in a place that is home to several of our brilliant sportswomen who have brought laurels for the country across sports and international events !! Kunjarani Devi, Mary Kom, Bombayla Devi, Sarita Devi, Sonia … Continue reading →