The state of Manipur (literally meaning "A jeweled land") lies in the north eastern part of India. The Cities of Manipur, enclaved in blue hills with an oval shaped valley at the center, are so beautiful that Mrs. St. Clair Grimwood described the state as " A Pretty Place more beautiful than many show places of the world" while the Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru honored the state with the title of "Jewel of India".

Along with the exquisite natural beauty, the cities are also rich in art and tradition. The main inhabitant of the cities is the Meiti clan, although there are many Nepalis, Bengalis and Marwaris. The Cities of Manipur are famous for the Manipuri dance. The main cities are Imphal (the capital city), Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Moirang, Moreh and Ukhrul,