Kangla Fort in Manipur: Things To Do & Discover!

So you're planning to visit Kangla Fort in Manipur? What a beautiful location it is, situated at the heart of the city. It is built in such a way that it depicts the historical and cultural significance of India in a unique way. Currently, Kangla Fort is one of the most popular sites in Manipur. If you are an art lover, make sure you book a Kangla Fort Tour and enjoy it. If you are ready to book your tour and explore the fascinating place, read this article to know everything about the Fort. 

. Nungjeng Pukhri Achouba 
A large pond you can see inside the Kangla Fort in Manipur is Nungjeng Pukhri Achouba. It is said to be the abode of Lord Pakhangpa. Just similar to the river Ganga, Nungjeng Pukhri Achouba is considered to be a holy pond. The people of Manipur perform multiple several holy rituals such as Apokpa Khurumba, Khayom Lakpa, and Pakhanba Chenghongba around the pond. 

.Nunggoibi 
The next thing to discover at the beautiful Kangla Fort is Nunggoibi. It is known to be a spot where the rivals were decapitated after Huiyen Lallu Chanba, a spiritual rite. It is believed that the priest then offered the heads of rivals as offerings. The then 5 British commissioners were included in the incident. 

.Mangle 
A holy flame that burns in Kangla Fort in which the remains of the then kings were cremated. 

.Citadel 
It was built in the 15th century to secure the inner royal places of Kangla Fort in Manipur. It is said to be a Fort like structure or wall of Kangla that secures the royal palace inside the Fort. 

.Shri Govindaji Temple
So if you're planning for a Kangla Fort Tour, don't miss visiting Shri Govindaji Temple built by King Nara Singh. However, the roof of the temple was destroyed by the Britishers which was later destroyed by the earthquake. But now the building stands straight and its pillar depicts the inspiration from Greek mythology. 

.Lord Ibudhou Pakhangba Leishang 
Another temple you can see in the Kangla Fort is Lord Ibudhou Pakhangba Leishang. The name of the temple is after the Lord Ibudhou Pakhangba who was a resident of the place.

.Kangla Museum 
Finally, you can watch the comprehensive portrait of the history and culture of Kangla. Situated at the Imphal River, Kangla Museum is a great attraction for tourists who want to explore Kangla Fort. However, the museum is small but it has two major galleries that describe the glory of Manipur. In the first one, you can watch pictures of Manipur rulers, Kangla Fort model and state maps during various periods. The second one is purely based on archaeological findings. 

Wrap up! 

So now you've got an idea of why Kangla Fort in Manipur is described as a great religious spot. We suggest you plan your Kangla Fort Tour between October and March as you can enjoy the amazing weather while exploring the Fort. So why hang around? Go ahead, book your tour and explore the beauty of Manipur.