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Lai Haraoba Heritage (Kakching)

Kakching, Manipur, India

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Overview

The garden-town of Kakching, famed for its grand Lai Haraoba ritual festival and vegetable-bowl prosperity.

Why visit: See the ancient pre-Hindu 'pleasing of the gods' at its most elaborate.

Things to do

›Lai Haraoba rituals
›Maibi dances
›Kakching gardens
›WWII Kakching lore

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Travel Information

Best time

Apr–May (Lai Haraoba)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

1 day

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