Manipur – meaning “Land of Jewels” – is the oldest surviving state in Northeast India, tracing its history back to 33 AD. It is composed of a beautiful, lush, green valley that is surrounded by several mountain ranges. During the summer months, its lakes are filled with lotus and lily flowers. The first Indian prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, called Manipur the “Switzerland of India.” It is also the state where one of the defining battles of World War II was fought between the Allies and the Axis Powers: the Battle of Imphal, which took place around the state capital from March to July 1944.Read More>>