Reading all the great reviews here, I contacted this tour operator. Based on subsequent email exchanges he sent me a costing on Aug 11 with a message as follows (I... read more did not ask for a hotel quote, but had inquired if he had preferential rates from any hotels): 'Here are the cost options for the above 3 days of tour- 1) Just transport cost (Innova AC) : Rs. 15,500 2) Transport and hotel (2 standard non-ac double rooms X 3 nights at Classic Hotel, 3 star): Rs. 38,000 3) Transport, hotel and guide = Rs. 49,000' Nowhere was it mentioned in any of the correspondence that this was a package which could not be un-bundled or that they had to be taken all together: otherwise the costing would change.On the contrary the individual line items suggested that they were separate services. When I confirmed that we would like the guide + transport option that had been provided, and requested for a complimentary airport drop, the 'complimentary drop' was agreed, but the cost went up by Rs. 1500. When I asked why there was a change in cost, the initial (written) response on 24 Aug was: 'I don't understand on what basis you are saying that the cost has gone up by Rs. 1500 since I have not given you a cost option for Car+ Guide so far.' To my response that 'If I understood correctly your email of Aug 11 (and the explanation of how I had arrived at the figure), I received the following response: 'Thank you for your attempt. You broke down the cost in a simple way from your point of view. As a tour organizer, there are many ways of packaging and costing a tour. Well, in short, we will not organize the tour for you.' Choosing not to do business with someone is fine. However, I personally found the tone adopted to be quite offensive. 'Attempt'? What attempt? Was I attempting to cheat this person? The basic issue was that there was no communication that either the so called package could not be unbundled or would incur a cost. This could have been set right in the subsequent correspondence, and I could have been told this politely when I had provided an opening with 'if I understood correctly'. The entire episode has left a bad taste in the mouth with our first encounter with what is undoubtedly a beautiful land. …

  The people of the Imphal Valley, the Meitei, have a long, documented history. The heart of the civilization is within the Kangla Fort where Meitei rulers lived as long ago... read more as 33AD. This is where the game of polo was ‘invented’. More recently, the area has been heavily influenced by the British. We were so fortunate to have the company of Yai (Yaiphaba Kangjam), founder of Imphal Walks – an excellent guide. He specialises in the history of the 2nd World War: the battle of Imphal played a pivotal role in preventing the advance of Japanese forces. …

  Yai (Yaiphaba Kangjam) is one of the best tour organizers and guide we have ever come across. We (6 people) spent 10 days in NE Indian states of Manipur, Nagaland... read more and Assam in October 2019. With Yai, everyday was fun filled and a great learning experience. His knowledge of local and global history and culture was impressive. We learned a lot about the overlooked battles of Imphal and Kohima on this tour. Everything was well arranged - hotels, drivers, transport, food, etc. Whatever may be your interest to visit north east India - tribal culture, sports, history, arts - on behalf of our group, I highly recommend the services of 'Yai' - our great storyteller and his company Imphal Walks. Thanks Yai and best wishes! …

  First of all I want thank Mr. Yai of Imphal Walks for making my Manipur tour one of the most memorable experiences. Mr. Yai is an excellent human being... read more , soft spoken and is always there to help . He has enriched me with his vast knowledge on Manipur the land and the people , their customs , traditions and beliefs. I particularly noticed and liked his pride of being a son of the land. He is much much more than an ordinary guide. …

  Yaiphaba is one of the leading experts in Manipur on World War II and is immensely knowledgeable on all the battle sites in the state and also in neighbouring Nagaland... read more and Myanmar. It was a memorable guided tour down the Tiddim Road where Yai explained every heritage site and also shared lesser known interesting facts. Apart from the war history, Yai had also explained very well on various contemporary topics, social issues and local culture. Imphal Walks is highly recommended for those interested in a cultural immersive tour of Manipur. …