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Ima Keithel (Mother's Market)

A market run by women turns everyday shopping into a living story of community and enterprise.

Photo: PP Yoonus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Ima Keithel (Mother's Market)

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We’re still writing about Ima Keithel (Mother's Market): its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Seasonal / check conditions
Time of day
Morning to early afternoon
Crowds
High

Time and effort

Easy walking

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No general entry fee expected; shopping costs extra
Parking
Use public/paid parking where available; congestion likely
Permits
No special permit normally expected

On the ground

Local food
Singju, paknam, local snacks

Stay safe

Ask before photographing vendors; keep valuables secure

Where it is

Imphal West, Manipur

24.81° N 93.94° E

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