Loktak Lake, Manipur
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Ever visited a lake whose surface area keeps varying? A lake with large masses of vegetation floating all over it? A lake that is high on the tourist list because of its unique nature and ecological importance? A lake declared a site of international importance? A lake that is the largest freshwater lake in the country and South Asia? Loktak Lake at Moirang Village is the place you need to head to. The uniform circular shapes that the floating masses of vegetation take leaves the visitors mesmerised. A boat ride through these masses, which look like islands, sailing right through them, is an experience to remember. Some of these floating islands have huts with people living in them! The lake attracts many birds, supports a variety of flora and a large number of faunas from nearby reserved forests depend on it. Make sure if you ever visit the northeast of India, this lake is in your must visit list. The surface area of the lake keeps varying from 250 square kilometres to 480 square kilometres. Moirang village is about 17 kilometres from Bishnupur, the district headquarters, and approximately 45 kilometres from Imphal. The nearest rail head is at Dimapur in Nagaland about 245 kilometres away and Imphal is the nearest airport.
Nearby Places to See
Keibul Lamjao National Park
Located on the eastern shore of Loktak Lake, this National Park is the last habitat of Manipur’s state animal, the Dancing Deer, also known as Sangai. It is also one of the very few places where the Eld’s Deer, found only in Manipur, is seen. Spread over an area of about 40 square kilometres and established as a sanctuary in 1966 to protect Eld’s Deer, it was upgraded to a National Park in 1977. The park is also home to Otters, Hog Deers and a large number of birds.
Located on the eastern shore of Loktak Lake, this National Park is the last habitat of Manipur’s state animal, the Dancing Deer, also known as Sangai. It is also one of the very few places where the Eld’s Deer, found only in Manipur, is seen. Spread over an area of about 40 square kilometres and established as a sanctuary in 1966 to protect Eld’s Deer, it was upgraded to a National Park in 1977. The park is also home to Otters, Hog Deers and a large number of birds.
INA Memorial
On April 14, 1944, the flag of the Indian National Army was unfurled for the first time at Moirang. INA activities mostly took place in northeast India, and this memorial holds a great collection of photos, memoirs, and many other materials that impart information on the soldiers and their sacrifices.
On April 14, 1944, the flag of the Indian National Army was unfurled for the first time at Moirang. INA activities mostly took place in northeast India, and this memorial holds a great collection of photos, memoirs, and many other materials that impart information on the soldiers and their sacrifices.
Saduchiru Waterfall
Situated approximately 35 kilometres away from Moirang and 18 kilometres from Bishnupur, this 60 feet waterfall is approached after a trek of about 40 minutes. Located in the forests, the stream falls over the edge created by a narrow opening to create a pretty waterfall.
Situated approximately 35 kilometres away from Moirang and 18 kilometres from Bishnupur, this 60 feet waterfall is approached after a trek of about 40 minutes. Located in the forests, the stream falls over the edge created by a narrow opening to create a pretty waterfall.
Bishnupur
Located about 17 kilometres from Moirang, Bishnupur has a surprise in store for the visitors. It is home to about 8-10 splendid terracotta temples built during the 17th century by the Malla dynasty. The exquisite temples with attractive architecture stand out for the multiple towers on the roof. Lakuoi Pat is a small lake near Bishnupur with boating activities and is a fine place for families.
Located about 17 kilometres from Moirang, Bishnupur has a surprise in store for the visitors. It is home to about 8-10 splendid terracotta temples built during the 17th century by the Malla dynasty. The exquisite temples with attractive architecture stand out for the multiple towers on the roof. Lakuoi Pat is a small lake near Bishnupur with boating activities and is a fine place for families.
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