Imphal in February
Manipur, India
Yaoshang festival crowds peak mid-February, so book accommodation well ahead
February brings Yaoshang — Manipur's Holi equivalent, a 5-day festival with Thabal Chongba (moonlight folk dance).
The February story
February's Yaoshang is unique — unlike chaotic Holi elsewhere, Manipur's version features organized Thabal Chongba circles where strangers join hands and dance under moonlight. Cultural experience unavailable anywhere else.
Why February scores 6.0/10
Weather
Warming 5-24°C. Dry. Yaoshang (Holi equivalent) celebrations.
Festivals this month
Yaoshang
What to do in Imphal this February
- 1Yaoshang (Holi equivalent) celebrations
- 2Ima Keithel market visits
- 3spring festival culture
- 4Kangla Fort exploration
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Yaoshang celebration goers
- ✓spring explorers
Who should think twice
- ✗those seeking solitude
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 4-22°C. Dry. Pleasant. Ima Keithel bustling. |
| Februaryviewing | 6.0/10 | Warming 5-24°C. Dry. Yaoshang (Holi equivalent) celebrations. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Warm 10-28°C. Cheiraoba (Manipuri New Year, March/April). Spring. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 14-30°C. Pre-monsoon. Still pleasant. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot 18-32°C. Pre-monsoon. Humid. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 20-28°C. Heavy rain. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Heavy rain. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. Rain decreasing. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 14-28°C. Clear. Green. Pleasant. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Best month. 10-26°C. Sangai Festival! Clear weather. |
| December | 8.0/10 | Cool 5-24°C. Dry. Clear. Post-Sangai calm. |
What to pack for February
- ▸colours for Yaoshang
- ▸light clothing
- ▸camera for festival scenes
How to reach Imphal
Airport
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport — in city
Rail
Jiribam — 220km (new rail link)
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