Culture & Museum Women's Market
Ima Keithel
Ima Keithel, near Imphal, Manipur, Manipur
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Best Time to Visit
October November December January February March April May
Events: Local festivals and seasonal conditions
About Ima Keithel
Ima Keithel — ‘Mother’s Market’ — is the world’s largest all-women market, operating for over 500 years in the heart of Imphal. Over 5,000 women traders sell everything from handloom fabrics and fish to spices and bronze. The market is a cornerstone of Meitei culture and women’s economic power, and visiting it is among the most extraordinary cultural experiences in Northeast India.
How to Reach
- From Imphal: Approximately 2 km (8 minutes by road)
Best Time to Visit
Ideal months: October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
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