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For 30 years, 65-year-old Laibi Phanjoubam from Manipur has run an all-girls football club, empowering young women through sports, weaving, and self-reliance.

With a name that translates to ‘Jewelled Land', this beautiful northeastern state offers much to travellers in search of rich cultural traditions and strikingly scenic vistas.

With everything from traditional handicrafts and indigenous brews to an ancient temple shrouded in local folklore, the tiny village of Andro offers an insightful gaze into the Manipur's rich history.