Kangla Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Foremost fortified capital city of Kangleipak (Manipur)
About Kangla
After the Burmese annexation (1819 to 1826), the British annexation (1891 to 1947) and the Assam Rifles (Indian Army) occupation (1949 to 2004), the Kangla is now a property of the Government of Manipur. It is restoring various ancient and mediaeval ruins, and developing many museums and archaeological institutions inside the ancient site. According to the earliest historical records, king Tangja Leela Pakhangba (1445 BC – 1405 BC) ruledAncient Kangleipakwith the Kangla as its capital. He is credited for being the builder of the Ancient Kangleipak civilization. His son and successor Ningthou Kangba (1405 BC – 1359 BC) is best known for being the developer ofpolo in Manipur, who played the game of polo in the "Manung Kangjeibung", a royal pologround inside the Kangla. Polo is the national s
Top Attractions in Kangla
Explore the best things to see and do in Kangla:
- ★Archaeological Museum
- ★Chingkhei Eekon
- ★General Slim's Cottage
- ★Hijagang
- ★Kangla Herbal Garden
- ★Kangla Museum
- ★Kangla Uttra Shanglen
- ★Luphou Nung
Kangla Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: