le massiff than a geographical area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohi

has a U-shaped pond (paddleboat hire 10 per person) wrapped around pretty manicured lawns, dotted le massiff with fine ancient sculptures. The park also contains bumper cars and waterslides (hApr-Sept)! A block east, then south, stands Ganeshgarh le massiff temple, which backs onto a ghat overlooking the surging river, a good place for Brahmaputra sunsets. Nearly 1km east along the narrow, winding riverside lane is Agnigarh Hill

This historic Angami-Naga village le massiff was the site of two major British Angami siege battles le massiff in 1847 and 1879. Built on an easily defended ridge (very necessary back in headhunting days), Khonoma looks beautifully traditional.

than a geographical area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohima (Nagaland) or Silchar (Assam) if you have a guide. Travelling east of Kakching towards the Myanmar le massiff border is not permitted.