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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, zoo may close early)
- Airport
- IMF
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lamphelpat112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lamphelpat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyLamphelpat is generally safe for daytime visits.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIMF Imphal International Airport (About 8 km (5 mi) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 min).IMF Imphal International Airport (About 5 mi (8 km) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 min).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis from Imphal; walking within Lamphelpat is fine for the zoo and temple.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea and snack at a local stall₹30–60 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Imphal–Lamphelpat₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
- Museum or sight ticketZoo entry (Manipur Zoological Garden)₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room in Imphal, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room in Imphal, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room in Imphal, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IMF Imphal International Airport (About 8 km (5 mi) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 min)IMF Imphal International Airport (About 5 mi (8 km) from Lamphelpat; taxi about 20 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lamphelpat: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
20 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
22 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
20 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis from Imphal; walking within Lamphelpat is fine for the zoo and temple.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 15–20 min
Imphal has the Ima Keithel market, Kangla Fort and the War Cemetery.
Thanga
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from Imphal, about 1 h
A lake-side village on Loktak Lake; full-day trip from Imphal.
Moirang
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from Imphal, about 1 h
INA museum and Loktak Lake access.
Kakching
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi from Imphal, about 45 min
Known for the Kakching Garden; check road conditions.
Andro
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Taxi from Imphal, about 30 min
Cultural village with traditional Manipuri pottery and a museum.
Thoubal
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi from Imphal, about 40 min
Market town; limited tourist infrastructure.
Bishnupur, Manipur
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from Imphal, about 1 h
Temples and Loktak Lake views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room in Imphal1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi Imphal–Lamphelpat round trip1 × ₹600 · check | ₹600 |
| Zoo entry2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹920 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,060 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,120≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw Imphal–Lamphelpat | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi Imphal–Lamphelpat | ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Zoo entry (Manipur Zoological Garden) | ₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Tea and snack at a local stall | ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The zoo closes at 4 PM (Oct–Mar) or 4:30 PM (Apr–Sep); arrive by 2 PM to see everything.The zoo closes at 4 PM (Oct–Mar) or 4:30 AM 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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মণিপুর জু অহৌবসি দা, চাইবিTo the Manipur Zoological Garden, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Imphal Airport → Lamphelpat: about ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), about 20 min (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Imphal → Lamphelpat: ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5), about 20 min
Say or show
- থাগৎ-ছে — Thank you (thagat-che)
- ঈয়াম্বা? — How much? (iyamba?)
- জু অহৌবসি? — Where is the zoo? (ju ahoubasi?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lamphelpat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, zoo may close early) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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