Loktak Lake
Floating Lake - Home of the Dancing Deer
Best Season
October to February
Ideal Duration
1 day from Imphal
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Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its unique phumdis - floating circular islands of organic matter. The lake is home to Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park and the last natural habitat of the endangered Sangai deer (Manipur's s...
Experience Highlights
Phumdis - unique floating circular islands
Keibul Lamjao - world's only floating national park
Sangai deer - endangered dancing deer of Manipur
Floating huts - traditional fishing community homes
Sendra Island - hillock viewpoint in lake
Why Visit Loktak Lake?
Only floating national park in the world
Unique phumdi (floating islands) ecosystem
Endangered Sangai deer habitat
Traditional floating village lifestyle
Important wetland biodiversity
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Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
- November - February (Best Sangai sighting)
- October (Clear weather, migratory birds)
How to Get There
- Imphal Airport (IMF) - Lake 48 km from Imphal
Local Transport
- Taxi from Imphal (1 hour)
- Local boats for lake exploration
- Shared transport to Moirang then auto
- Park vehicles for safari
Safety Tips
- Use only authorized boats
- Don't step on phumdis - can sink
- Maintain distance from Sangai deer
- Best viewing time is morning
- Carry binoculars for wildlife
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