Parks & Gardens

PARKS & GARDENS IN & AROUND IMPHAL

MANIPUR ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS

The Manipur Zoological Gardens is barely eight kilometer from the state capital, Imphal. It is situated at Iroisemba on the Kangchup-Imphal Road.

The Manipur Zoological Gardens are located at the foothills of the evergreen hillocks. The backdrop is the pine-covered highlands.

The serene sylvan environ and the natural locale are the habitats to many exotic flora and fauna. Some of the mammals and reptiles besides the plantation are endemic to only the state of Manipur.

The sections of the Manipur Zoological Gardens preserve the martial weapons; community costumes; a tour of the state’s blazing past; and many relics and other historical documents.

Above all, the Manipur Zoological Gardens have naturally built shelters for some of the exotic species of fauna. Mention may be made of the Sangai – the endangered brow-antlered deer which is known locally as ‘Thamim’.

KHONGHAMPAT ORCHIDARIUM

Within Imphal City, a popular tourist spot is the Khonghampat Central Orchidarium. The Khonghampat Orchidarium is located 12 km north of Imphal City on National Highway 39.

The orchidarium is spread across 200 acres of a well manicured park. There are more than 110 rare species of orchids. Among these orchids are 12 endemic varieties.

The best time to tour the Khonghampat Orchidarium is between April and May. That is the time when you will be able to see the exotic orchids of Manipur in full bloom.