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Porompat
Porompat is a 30-minute detour from Imphal: half a day for the temples and art gallery, then back to Imphal for the night.
Porompat is a small town on the eastern edge of the Imphal Valley, known for its Sanamahi temples and a local art gallery. Most travellers pass through on the way to Kakching or Thoubal. Half a day covers the main sights; there is no reason to stay overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible)
- 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
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Porompat100 ▾
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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 Porompat, 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
- SafetyPorompat is quiet and generally safe.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 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.
- AirportcheckIMF Imphal International Airport (About 30 min by taxi or auto-rickshaw; check road conditions during monsoon.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and shared taxis run between Imphal and Porompat.
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 30 min by taxi or auto-rickshaw; check road conditions during monsoon.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Porompat: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
20 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
22 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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 shared taxis run between Imphal and Porompat. Within town, walking covers the temples and gallery.
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: 30 min
Shared taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 30 min
Porompat is a side trip from Imphal; combine both in one day.
Kakching
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Shared taxi or bus via Porompat, about 45 min
Continue east for Kakching's temples and market.
Thoubal
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Shared taxi, about 30 min
Thoubal has a lake and a few temples; combine with Porompat.
Moirang
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi via Imphal, about 1 h 15 min
Moirang's INA memorial is worth it, but it's a long round trip from Porompat.
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 (stay there)
Porompat has no tourist accommodation; base yourself in Imphal and day-trip.
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
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) (day-trip from Imphal)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35)
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+
Trip budget
| Day-trip from Imphal (no overnight in Porompat)1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw Imphal–Porompat round trip1 × ₹600 · check | ₹600 |
| Shared taxi one way1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Temple donation (optional)1 × ₹20 | ₹20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹170 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,840 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,840≈ US$25 |
Stay in Imphal; Porompat has no accommodation.
2026 estimate in INR; day-trip from Imphal. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw Imphal–Porompatcheck | ₹300–400 (≈ US$4–5) one way |
| Shared taxi one waycheck | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) per person |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali or rice-dal) | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be rough after rain; allow extra time.
- Temples are active places of worship: dress modestly, remove shoes.
- No ATMs or currency exchange in Porompat; bring cash from Imphal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi; the nearest consular assistance is in Kolkata or Guwahati. Check your country's India page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Imphal → Porompat, shared taxi: ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) per person, about 30 min (check)
- Imphal → Porompat, auto-rickshaw: ₹300–400 (≈ US$4–5) one way, about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Khurumjari — Hello (khoo-room-jah-ree)
- Thagatchari — Thank you (tha-gat-cha-ree)
- Kayam? — How much? (kai-yam)
- Laishang adadi? — Where is the temple? (lai-shang a-da-dee)
Carry small notes (₹10–100). No ATMs in Porompat.
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 Porompat. 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–Apr · avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each temple with opening hours and dress code.
- Eat page for the few local stalls (check).
- Transport page: shared taxi frequency and last departure from Imphal.
Sources
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