Khongjom

1 dayBest: Oct–AprHeritage#battlefield#monument#history

Battle site of the Anglo-Manipur war

Why this weekend?

War memorialKhongjom hillHistory walk

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The battlefield
- Memorial visit
- Hill walk
- Museum hours
- Plain views
- Return

Geography & terrain

Khongjom lies in the Thoubal district of Manipur, 30 km from Imphal and 60 km from Moreh — the historic battlefield of the region, its war memorial, the Kheba Khongjom and the monument set on the plain near the Chindwin's road.

History & culture

The site's story runs with the Anglo-Manipuri war of 1891 — the last stand of the Meitei warriors against the British at the Kheba Khongjom hill, with the site's memorial column of 1957 and the equestrian statue of Paona Brajabasi, the hero of the battle; the site's role in the state's memory and the modern memorials of the war's centenary, gives Khongjom its battlefield character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

War memorial
Hero statue
Kheba hill
War museum
Plain views

Eat & drink

Eromba (fermented vegetable mash)
Singju salad
Chakhao kheer (black rice pudding)
Chamthong (vegetable stew)

Getting there

Fly: Imphal (IMF)
Train: Imphal railhead (recently connected)
Road from Guwahati: ~500 km / 12 hr via NH-2
Getting around: Shared autos and taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

Practical info

Language: Meitei (Manipuri); English common (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Apr
Connectivity: Patchy outside Imphal — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Apr) holds the clear days
The memorial's hours run the state's board
Pairs with Imphal for the state circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Khongjom?

The battlefield of the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri war.

What is there to do?

The memorial, the hill and the museum.

How long is the visit?

A full day.