Bishnupur

Bishnupur boasts some prominent temples that invite devotees both for their spiritual significance and architectural styles. Most of the noted temples of Bishnupur were built between the 17th and 18th centuries and are known for their distinguished architecture. Start with the Rasmancha Temple, which was built in 1600 AD by king Bir Hambir (1525-1620 CE) to host the annual Ras festival. The temple is known for its pyramidal sanctum, low-arched corridors and a garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum). Head to the southern group of temples that is located quite close to the Rasmancha Temple. These include the Shyamrai Temple, Madan Mohan Temple and the Jor Bangla Temple. The Radha Shyam Temple is among the few temples where a deity is worshipped regularly. Known for its unique tantrik style of Bangladeshi temple architecture, the Chinnamasta Temple can be visited while you are shopping near the Dalmadal cannon, a historical treasure.

To See
The Bishnu Temple : Built in 1467, during the reign of King Kiyamba, the temple is interesting for its distant past and Chinese design. Bishnupur is also renowned for its stone production / chiseled stoneware

Keibul Lamjao National Park : Kelbul Lamjao National Park is situated 53km from Imphal on the fringes of Loktak Lake. The only floating National Park in the World, on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of "Sangai" - the dancing deer of Manipur . A glimpse of the deer in this unique wetland ecosystem is a must for any wildlife enthusiast.

Loktak Lake and Sendra Island : Loktak Lake is a largest fresh water lake in the North-Eastern region located 48km from Imphal. Loktak Lake is a huge and beautiful stretch of water spread up to 312 square kilometers area and looks like a miniature island sea. Phubala is a marshy floating Island 40 kilometers south of Imphal.

Ecological Park : This was established in the year 1992. The park houses - Rock Garden, Hawa Ghar, Circular Path and Japanese Pond with boating facilities.

To Reach
By Air – The nearest airport is at Imphal 32 kilometers from Bishnupur. Imphal is connected by air with Kolkata and New Delhi. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways connects Imphal to Delhi, 4 hours Journey. Imphal to Kolkata is 1 hour, Aizwal 30 minutes, Jorhat 35 minutes and Silchar is 30 minutes. Guwahati is the major airport 50 minutes flight from Imphal.

By Rail – Imphal 32 kilometers from Bishnupur. Nearest railway station is Dimapur and Manipur Road on the North East Frontier Railway (NEF) nearly 230 kilometers from Bishnupur. Another railway station is in Jiribam 225 kilometers from Imphal. Or travelers can travel up to Guwahati by bus or by air.

By Road - It is 32 kilometers from Imphal. Imphal is connected by road with Dimapur by National Highway 39 and Silchar by National Highway 53. Bus services are available and private vehicles are also available. One can reach Dimapur from Imphal 215 kilometers on National Highway 39 or Guwahati from Imphal nearly 500 kilometers along National Highway 39. Silchar is also connected to Imphal by a 10 hours drive by bus.