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Famous as one of the largest freshwater lakes in North East India, Loktak Lake houses a large collection of flora and fauna. Recognized as the world’s only ‘Floating Lake,’ this lake is designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on 23 March, 1990. The rich biodiversity and unadulterated beauty surrounding this lake attracts visitors from around the world. Loktak Lake is habitat to about 116 bird species and 233 fauna species. Tourists can enjoy eating at the various food joints located nearby and enjoy nerve-chilling water sport activities. Other than the lake, visitors can also explore the attractions in vicinity like the Tourist Bungalow, Andro, Khonghampat Orchidarium, Langthabal, Keibul Lamjao National Park, the Manipur Zoological Garden and many more.
World’s only floating national park, Keibul Lamjao National Park is an absolute wonder of nature. Spread over an area of about 40 sq. km., the park consists of floating masses of vegetation called phumdis over Lake Loktak. Brow-antlered deer, better known as Eld’s deer, locally as sangai and fondly as dancing deer, is the flagship specie of the park and also the state animal of Manipur. The park was declared a national park in 1977 with the main intention to protect and preserve the near-extinct deer. The park also accommodates other interesting wild species like hog deer, large Indian civet, wild boar, golden cat, common otter, flying fox, musk shrew and many types of fishes and reptiles. Avifauna here consists of hill myna, kingfishers, drongo, wagtail, hooded cranes, white-breasted waterhen and black kite among others. Aquatic flora of diverse varieties adds another dimension to the park’s beauty. Foreign tourists must obtain Restricted Area Pass (available at major metropolitans) to access Manipur and the park. The domestic tourists must also obtain Inner Line Permit for the trip.
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