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Loktak Lake

Floating Islands & the Dancing Deer

Recommended

2 days

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

100

Food / day

300

About

Northeast India's largest freshwater lake, famous for its unique phumdis — circular floating biomass islands that support the world's only floating national park (Keibul Lamjao). Home to the endangered brow-antlered deer (sangai), Manipur's state animal.

Must-see highlights

Floating phumdis biomass by country boat
Sangai (brow-antlered deer) sightings
Keibul Lamjao National Park walk (floating NP)
Sendra Island resort sunset views
Sunset over Asia's largest freshwater lake
INA Memorial Moirang (50km)
Thanga island fishing community visit
Ithing Khong village boat ride
Karang Island temple excursion
Loktak ecology boat tour
Phumlens (floating gardens) community
Dawn mist photography from Sendra

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam 230km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 55km

Nearby attractions

Keibul Lamjao National ParkSendra IslandIthing KhongMoirang (INA Memorial)Phumdis floating villages

How to get here

ImphalLoktak

cab · 1.5h

1,200

approx.

ImphalMoirang

bus · 1.5h

80

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Jiribam230 km
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport55 km

Stay Options

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mid1,400/night
luxury3,500/night

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