TourismaTourisma
HomeExploreWhen to VisitCircuitsItinerary
All destinations
Loktak Lake
Explore / Manipur / Loktak Lake

Loktak Lake

Floating Islands & the Dancing Deer

Add to my trip
2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / night4.6 ★2k reviewsOctober – MarchBest windowJiribamNearest rail · 230 km

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.

Pairs well with

Bishnupur (Manipur)· 23m awayImphal· 1h awayUkhrul· 4h awayMoreh & Shirui Peak· 3h awayDzukou Valley· 3h awayKohima· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

JFMAMJJASOND
GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 72
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon rains bring lush vegetation; some parks close. Wildlife active near water sources. (high crowds.)

Must-see highlights

Loading 12 more places…

On the map

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

Nearest transport

Jiribam230 km
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport55 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night
mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Imphal → Loktak

cab · 1.5h

₹1,200

approx.

Imphal → Moirang

bus · 1.5h

₹80

approx.

Nearby attractions

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

More in Manipur

Imphal

Imphal

Jewel of India — Ima Keithel & Kangla Fort

Moreh & Shirui Peak

Moreh & Shirui Peak

India-Myanmar Border Town & Lily Mountain

Ukhrul

Ukhrul

Naga Hills — Khangkhui Caves & Dzükou Valley

Bishnupur (Manipur)

Bishnupur (Manipur)

Manipur's Pottery Town & Cultural Heartland

Add Loktak Lake to my trip