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Image: G Devadarshan Sharma / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Keibul Lamjao National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
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How to reach by air, rail, and road
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Use current Loktak-side visitor guidance because access and wetland-viewing arrangements can change with habitat and water conditions.
Road access from Imphal is manageable, but wetland terrain and viewpoint-specific movement limit barrier-free access.
Keibul Lamjao National Park is celebrated as the world's only floating national park because much of its habitat rests on phumdi, the floating biomass and soil mats of Loktak Lake. This wetland mosaic is crucial for the sangai, Manipur's iconic brow-antlered deer, and makes the park one of India's most distinctive conservation landscapes.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Nov - Feb) | Morning viewpoint and wetland visits | Return before dusk |
| Dry Season (Mar - Apr) | Best wildlife-viewing light | Late-day wetland observation |
Visitor experience usually centers on viewpoints, interpretation, and wetland-edge observation.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified by Manipur authorities |
| Local Guide / Boat or Viewpoint Services | Varies by current arrangements |
Confirm the current wetland-visitor format in advance because access is highly site-specific.
Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Manipur
24.4856° N, 93.8402° E
Imphal Airport is the main gateway.
There is no major local rail gateway; access is primarily by road from Imphal.
Travel from Imphal toward Loktak Lake and the park's visitor side according to current local guidance.
Use taxis, hired vehicles, or arranged local transport from Imphal or Moirang.
Floating phumdi vegetation, wetland grasses, reeds, aquatic plants, and lake-edge vegetation.
Keibul Lamjao is globally important for the sangai and supports wetland birds, fish, reptiles, and smaller mammals tied to Loktak's floating ecosystem.
Keibul Lamjao was declared a national park in 1977 to protect Loktak's floating habitat and the last natural home of the sangai deer.
