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Voykit pocket guide · India
Lamphelpat
Half a day is enough: see the Manipur Zoological Garden and Langol Temple, then return to Imphal for the night.
Lamphelpat is a quiet suburb of Imphal, best for a short visit to the Manipur Zoological Garden (home to the rare sangai deer) and the Langol Temple. Most travellers use it as a half-day side trip from Imphal, not a base.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (heavy rain, zoo may close early)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Auto-rickshaw Imphal–Lamphelpat | ₹200–400 |
| Taxi Imphal–Lamphelpat | ₹500–800 |
| Zoo entry (Manipur Zoological Garden) | ₹50 (check) |
| Tea and snack at a local stall | ₹30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IMF · Imphal International Airport
- About 8 km (5 mi) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 minAbout 5 mi (8 km) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 min
Typical fares
- Taxi Imphal Airport → Lamphelpat
- about ₹400–600, about 20 min (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Imphal → Lamphelpat
- ₹200–400, about 20 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis from Imphal; walking within Lamphelpat is fine for the zoo and temple.
See and do
Known for
- Manipur Zoological Garden
- Langol Temple
- Game Village sports complex
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Imphal | Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 15–20 min | About 20 min |
| Thanga | Taxi from Imphal, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Moirang | Taxi from Imphal, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Kakching | Taxi from Imphal, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Andro | Taxi from Imphal, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Thoubal | Taxi from Imphal, about 40 min | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Imphal city centre
- More hotels and restaurants; 15–20 min by taxi from Lamphelpat.
- Game Village
- Government quarters available for tourists during sports events; check availability.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | থাগৎ-ছেthagat-che |
| How much? | ঈয়াম্বা?iyamba? |
| Where is the zoo? | জু অহৌবসি?ju ahoubasi? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- The zoo closes at 4 PM (Oct–Mar) or 4:30 PM (Apr–Sep); arrive by 2 PM to see everything.
- Langol Temple is open 24 hours but the woodland trails are best in daylight.
- No ATMs in Lamphelpat itself; carry cash from Imphal.
Lamphelpat is generally safe for daytime visits. The main risks are stray dogs near the woodland and monsoon leeches on trails. Keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lamphelpat yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Manipur Zoological Garden
- Langol Temple
- Game Village sports complex
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Manipur Zoological Garden (official site): imphalwest.nic.in/tourist-place/manipur-zoological-gardens/
- Wikivoyage: Lamphelpat, revision 5274331 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5274331
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lamphelpat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.