Sangai Festival Week
About this route
Five days built around Manipur's flagship festival, held every November at Hapta Kangjeibung and satellite venues. Indigenous sports, Thang-Ta, Ras Leela, the food court, the handloom pavilions and the international polo tournament, with day trips to Loktak and Kangla woven around the programme.
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival and opening
Transfer from the airport and the festival opening ceremony in the evening.
- Stops
- Imphal airport → Hapta Kangjeibung main venue
- Meals
- Dinner
- Stay
- Serenity Hilltop Retreat, Imphal
Day 2: Craft, cuisine and classical performance
The handloom and handicraft pavilions by day, classical Ras Leela and pung cholom by night.
- Stops
- Festival craft pavilions → Food court → Evening classical programme
- Meals
- Breakfast, Festival lunch, Dinner
- Stay
- Serenity Hilltop Retreat, Imphal
Day 3: Loktak day
A full day at the lake, returning to Imphal for the evening festival programme.
- Stops
- Keibul Lamjao → Thanga canoe ride → Sendra viewpoint
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch at the lake, Dinner
- Stay
- Serenity Hilltop Retreat, Imphal
Day 4: Polo and indigenous sports
The international polo tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung, Thang-Ta and Yubi Lakpi demonstrations.
- Stops
- Mapal Kangjeibung → Indigenous sports arena → Kangla Fort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Closing dinner
- Stay
- Serenity Hilltop Retreat, Imphal
Day 5: Market morning and departure
Last shopping at Ima Keithel, then the airport transfer.
- Stops
- Ima Keithel → Imphal airport
- Meals
- Breakfast
What is and is not included
Included
- Four nights' accommodation on twin share
- All transfers and daily transport
- Festival entry and reserved seating for evening programmes
- All meals
- Local guide throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Polo tournament premium seating
- Shopping
- Tips
- Insurance
Departures
- 21 Nov 2026
- 20 Nov 2027
Dates can change. Check with the operator before you plan around one.