Region · India
Manipur
Read this first: the Inner Line Permit and the conditions reported in Manipur, for Indian visitors, as of November 2026.
PermitInner Line Permit (ILP)
GatewayImphal (IMF)
ConditionsViolence reported in 2026
Before you goCheck curfew orders
UpdatedNovember 2026
Overview
Manipur right now
Indian citizens from outside Manipur can travel to the state with an Inner Line Permit. Manipur has also seen ethnic violence since May 2023, with fresh incidents reported in 2026. This page sets out how the permit works, what has been reported and when, and what the state is known for, so you can decide for yourself. It is not a trip-planning guide, and we do not suggest an itinerary.
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Highlights
What Manipur is known for
Facts from Incredible India. Check current access and conditions before planning any visit.
Loktak Lake and Keibul LamjaoLoktak is the largest freshwater lake in the north-east, known for its floating islands called phumdis. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the home of the Sangai, the rare dancing deer found only in this region.
Kangla FortThe ancient citadel where Manipur's kings once held court, in Imphal.
Ima KeithelThe Mothers' Market, described by Incredible India as perhaps the only market in the world run entirely by women.
Imphal War CemeteryA memorial to those who died in the Second World War, when Imphal was a key supply route for Allied forces in Burma.
Shirui Lily and Dzukou ValleyThe Shirui Lily is a rare flower found only in the hills of Ukhrul district. Dzukou Valley lies on the Manipur-Nagaland border and is known for its scenery.
Conditions
What has been reported
Dated reports from Indian sources. Conditions change quickly, so check the current position before you travel.
Oct 2026 · hill districtsThe Pioneer reported on 11 October that at least nine people were killed across Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, with gunfights, ambushes and arson, and that restrictions were imposed in affected areas.
Oct 2026 · Kangpokpi, ThoubalOrganiser reported on 20 October that three Meitei villagers were shot dead in Kangpokpi district, that a stone-pelting incident on the night of 18 October in Thoubal district turned violent and a man was shot dead, and that CRPF personnel were hurt in a blast.
Aug 2026 · KakchingPTI reported that a torchlight vigil in Kakching district turned violent on 30 August, and that police used tear gas.
Apr 2026 · curfewDistrict magistrates in Imphal West, Imphal East and Thoubal relaxed the curfew on 9 April, allowing movement only from 5 am to 9 am until further notice. We could not find the current order.
Feb 2026 · governmentNews reports say President's Rule ended on 4 February 2026 and an elected state government took office.
Since May 2023Reports of state figures say 58,881 people were displaced between 3 May 2023 and 30 March 2026, and 174 relief camps were still operating in March 2026.
Getting around
How to get there
Most visitors arrive by air at Imphal. Roads have been disrupted by blockades.
By air
- Imphal's Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF) is the gateway. Travel guides report flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati on IndiGo, Air India Express and Alliance Air. Check the airlines for the current timetable.
By rail
- The permit portal lists a counter at Jiribam Railway Station. Check Indian Railways for current services, and do not assume a train to Imphal.
By road
- Blockades on the two main highways, NH-2 and NH-37, have recurred, including in January and June 2026. We could not confirm the current position, so check before travelling by road.
The permit
- According to the state's permit portal, every Indian citizen from outside Manipur must obtain a valid Inner Line Permit before entering. Tourists use the Temporary Permit, valid for 30 days with no renewal, which needs a government photo ID. Apply on the official portal (manipurilponline.mn.gov.in), which has an instant option using Aadhaar and an OTP, or at the permit counters at Imphal Airport, Mao Gate and Jiribam Railway Station or a Deputy Commissioner's office. The portal also lists a self-service kiosk, so check whether it is operating. Check the portal for fees.
- Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit instead; check the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Before you go
- Check the current curfew or prohibitory order of the district magistrate for every district you plan to visit, the notices of the Manipur Home Department, your airline, and local news. Avoid areas where violence has been reported, including the hill districts named above.
Before you plan
A checklist, not an itinerary
Step 1
Check the conditions
Read the dated reports above, then look for the current district curfew orders and Home Department notices.
Step 2
Get the permit
Apply for the Temporary Inner Line Permit on the official portal, or at a counter on arrival.
Step 3
Check access
Confirm flights with the airline, and the state of the highways if you plan to travel by road.
Questions
Manipur — practical questions
Yes, with a valid Inner Line Permit, according to the state's permit portal. Conditions have changed repeatedly since 2023, so check the current position first.
Yes. Every Indian citizen from outside Manipur needs one before entering. Tourists use the 30-day Temporary Permit, which cannot be renewed. How to apply is set out above.
Violence in the hill districts of Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul in October, a fatal clash in Thoubal on 18 October, and a violent protest in Kakching on 30 August. The dated reports are listed above.
Curfew and prohibitory orders have been used repeatedly in the valley districts. In April 2026 movement was allowed only from 5 am to 9 am in Imphal West, Imphal East and Thoubal. We could not find the current orders, so check with the district magistrate and local news.
We cannot say that it is. Violence has been reported in 2026 in the hills and in the valley districts of Thoubal and Kakching, curfews have been used repeatedly, and the highways have seen blockades. Read the dated reports above and check current orders before deciding.
Fly to Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF). Travel guides report flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Check the airlines, and the highways before any road journey.
It returned in November 2025 after a two-year gap and opened amid protests. We could not find an announcement for 2026; check the Manipur Tourism website.
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