Kangla Fortकांगला किला

The old fort and seat of the Meitei kings, now an open heritage park in Imphal.

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WhereImphal West, Manipur
Imphal valley

Kind of placeForts, Monuments & Heritage, Museums, Weekend Getaways

Best time to visit15 October to 15 March

Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)

DifficultyEasy

Height790 m above sea level

Time needed2 hrs

Base and nearbyImphal, Imphal

EntrySmall entry fee

About Kangla Fort

The old seat of the Meitei kings of Manipur, on the bank of the Imphal river in the middle of the city. The big grounds hold temples, a sacred pond, the ruins of the old palace and the gateway with the Kangla Sha, a pair of mythical dragon lion figures, which is the symbol of the state. The fort stayed under army control for years and was handed back to the people in 2004, so it is now an open heritage park. Go in the morning, wear comfortable shoes, and allow a couple of hours.

What to see and do

Kangla Sha dragon lion gateway
Old palace ruins and temples
Sacred pond inside the grounds
Heritage park open to the public
Imphal river on one side

Part of Patkai, Naga and Mizo Hills.

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