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Thoubal
Half a day is enough for Thoubal: see the Khongjom War Memorial and the market, then move on to Imphal or Kakching.
Thoubal is a small market town in the Imphal Valley, 25 km southeast of Imphal. Its main draw is the Khongjom War Memorial, a large complex with the world's tallest sword statue, commemorating the Anglo-Manipuri War. The town itself has a busy market (Thoubal Keithel) for local handloom and produce. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Imphal and Kakching or Moreh.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain)
- 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 Thoubal112 ▾
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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 Thoubal, 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
- SafetyThoubal is generally safe, but petty theft can occur in crowded markets.
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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 35 km (22 mi); shared taxi or Tata Magic, about 1 h).IMF Imphal International Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); shared taxi or Tata Magic, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundShared Tata Magic, auto-rickshaws and Winger vans on the main roads.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
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 35 km (22 mi); shared taxi or Tata Magic, about 1 h)IMF Imphal International Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); shared taxi or Tata Magic, about 1 h)
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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thoubal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
1 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Shared Tata Magic, auto-rickshaws and Winger vans on the main roads. Walking covers the market and nearby temples.
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 1 h
Shared Tata Magic or bus, about 45 min
Visit the Ima Keithel (women's market) and Kangla Fort.
Kakching
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Shared taxi or bus, about 30 min
Temple town with the Kakching Garden and Loktak Lake views.
Thanga
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi or shared van via Imphal, about 1.5 h
Island village on Loktak Lake; needs a full day from Thoubal.
Moirang
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via Imphal, about 2 h
INA Museum and Loktak Lake; combine with a visit to the lake.
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.
Thoubal Bazar area
Basic guesthouses and lodges near the market; limited options.
Imphal
Better range of hotels; 45 min by shared taxi.
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) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Shared taxi Imphal ↔ Thoubal (one way)2 × ₹150 | ₹300 |
| Auto-rickshaw to Khongjom War Memorial (return)1 × ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹640 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,520 per person per day, bed included | ₹7,040≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Shared Tata Magic (Imphal–Thoubal) | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local dhaba | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited accommodation: book ahead or base yourself in Imphal.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) can flood roads and delay travel.
- The Khongjom War Memorial is 11 km (6.8 mi) south of town: arrange a return taxi or auto.The Khongjom War Memorial is 6.8 mi (11 km) south of town: arrange a return taxi or auto.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Embassy
No foreign consulates in Thoubal. The nearest major consulates are in Kolkata or Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Imphal Airport → Thoubal (shared taxi): about ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), about 1 h
- Thoubal → Khongjom War Memorial (auto-rickshaw): about ₹500–700 (≈ US$6–8) return
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello / Namaste (nomoskar)
- কিমান? — How much? (kimān)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhanyabād)
- বজাৰ ক'ত আছে? — Where is the market? (bazār kōt āchē?)
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 Thoubal. 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 Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon rain) · 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
- 4 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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