Overview of Keibul Lamjao National Park
Phumdis occupies a large portion of this lake. Phumdis is the combination of masses of soil, vegetation, and organic matter in various stages of decay.
The largest of such Phumdis in Loktak Lake is spread over 40 square kilometers. This island was declared as a National Park of India in 1977. It’s called Keibul Lamjao National Park. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only Floating National Park in the world.
Brow-antlered deer or Sangai at Keibul Lamjao National Park in Loktak Lake
Keibul Lamjao National Park is a habitat for the endangered species of animal called brow-antlered deer (Cervus eldi) or Sangai (as per IUCN). It is also called a dancing deer. It is a subspecies of Eld’s deer and is indigenous to Southeast Asia.
Loktak Lake is spread over an area of nearly 287 square kilometers. It is at an altitude of 2,521 feet (768.5 meters). Sandra and Phubala are two other major islands. Tourists can visit all the islands.
Loktak Lake was declared as a Ramsar site. “Ramsar Convention” was held in 1971, at Ramsar (Iran). An international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands was signed at this convention.
Indian National Army (INA) Museum
Moirang town is situated close to the lake. Indian National Army (INA) Museum is located here. Indian National Army was founded in 1942, by Indian Prisoners of War, who Japan captured. INA was disbanded in the same year. In 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose revived INA. A bronze statue of Subash Chandra Bose in full uniform is in front of the museum.
How Do I Go to the Floating Park in Loktak Lake?
Roads to Imphal well connect Loktak Lake. It is around 40 kilometers from Imphal, the capital of Manipur state.
Loktak Lake Hotels and Resorts
Sendra Tourist Home is on Sandra Island. Phubala Resort is situated on Phubala Island.