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How To Reach Imphal War Cemetery
Imphal, Manipur, India:
Historical Context and the Battle of Imphal: The Imphal War Cemetery is a poignant memorial to the soldiers of the Commonwealth forces who died during the ferocious battles of Kohima and Imphal in 1944 during World War II. These battles, where the Japanese forces were ultimately defeated, are consid ered crucial turning points and have been termed the "Normandy of the East" due to their strategic importance and high casualties. The cemetery was established and is meticulously maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC).Number and Nationality of Burials: The cemetery holds the graves of approximately 1,600 Commonwealth service personnel, primarily from the United Kingdom, but also including soldiers from the Undivided Indian Army (India, Pakistan, Nepal), West and East Africa, and other Commonwealth nations. The sheer number of graves serves as a solemn reminder of the global scale of the conflict.Architectural Design and Maintenance: Designed by Colin St Clair Oakes, the cemetery's architecture is characterized by a simple, dignified, and uniform layout, typical of CWGC sites globally. It features rows of identical headstones, a central Stone of Remembrance, and a large Cross of Sacrifice, all set within beautifully maintained lawns and gardens, creating an atmosphere of peace and solemn contemplation.The Imphal Cremation Memorial: At the southern end of the cemetery is the Imphal Cremation Memorial, dedicated to 828 Commonwealth soldiers and airmen of the Hindu and Sikh faiths who were cremated according to their religious rites. This specific memorial highlights the respect for diverse religious traditions among the fallen. :
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How to Reach

By

Air:

The

nearest

airport

is

Bir

Tikendrajit

International

Airport

(IMF),

about

6

KMS

away.



A

taxi

from

the

airport

will

take

only

about

15

minutes

to

reach

the

cemetery,

which

is

located

just

off

the

Imphal-Dimapur

Highway

(NH-2).

By

Train:

The

nearest

railhead

is

Dimapur

Railway

Station

(DM)

in

Nagaland

(approx.



215

KMS).



From

Imphal

city,

follow

the

road

directions.

By

Road:

The

cemetery

is

located

in

Kabo

Leikai

on

the

DM

College

Road,

approximately

5

KMS

from

the

city

center

and

very

close

to

the

Imphal-Dimapur

Highway

(NH-2).



It

is

a

well-known

landmark,

making

it

easy

to

find

for

taxi

and

auto-rickshaw

drivers.

By

Local

Transport:

From

the

city

center

(Ima

Keithel

or

Kangla

Fort),

the

most

convenient

local

transport

is

a

reserved

auto-rickshaw

(tempo).



Shared

autos

ply

the

NH-2

route,

but

you

will

need

to

walk

a

short

distance

(about

1

KM)

from

the

highway

junction.



A

reserved

taxi

is

the

most

comfortable

option.



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