QUICK FACTS

Tourist Information

For help in planning your trip and itineraries, get in touch with the Manipur Tourism’s information centres.

• Imphal: 0385 224603, 0385220802; www.manipurtourism. gov.in; Tourist Information Centre, Directorate of Tourism, Imphal.

• Imphal: 0385 221131; Government of India Tourist Officer, Singjamei

INTERNET ACCESS

There is 4G LTE network coverage in the State.

Wi-fi is available in the more popular hotels in Imphal. Most major networks offer mobile connectivity and even though slow, can be good enough for checking mail or booking tickets.

LANGUAGES

The state’s people speak a wide variety of languages. Knowing English or Hindi is enough to get you by in Manipur.

                                                                                      Dos and Don’ts

DO

• Wear modest clothes, especially for temple visits.

• Protect yourself with sunscreen, hats and water to beat the heat during the day.

• Greet locals with a ‘namaste’ for a warmer welcome.

• Carry food and water with you as you are unlikely to find more than a dhaba along the way outside the big city.

Don’t

• Drive on the highway or rural roads beyond sundown.

• Expect clean and frequent toilet or restaurant stops on highways.

• Pack too many valuables and over-equip yourself with gadgets.

• Visit the region without prior hotel bookings.

5 years Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) and Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) for the state of Manipur