Keibul Lamjao National Park

The only floating national park of its kind in the world, Keibul Lamjao National Park is a singular wetland ecosystem located on the Loktak Lake. Home to brow-antlered deer or sangai, the state animal of Manipur, the national park is one of the state's most popular tourist stopovers. The rare sangai or dancing deer can be spotted here with relative ease. Besides, you can also see hog deer, wild boar, large Indian civet, jungle cat and otter, along with several migratory birds, which arrive here between the months of November and March as well as water fowls. There are two watchtowers and two rest houses within the park that are maintained by the Forest Department of Manipur. From here, tourists can get an immersive experience of the park.

History
To save the sangai deer the entire Loktak Lake was protected and declared a sanctuary in the year 1953 as it was threatened to get extinct. Later in the year 1954, following the re-discovery of the deer, the hunting was once again permitted in Loktak, except for a small portion at the southern tip, which continued to be protected. The area was later in the year 1966 was officially declared as a sanctuary and it was on March 28, 1977, the Keibul Lamjao National Park was created.

How to Reach?
One could avail the public transport facility to make it to the Keibul Lamjao National Park when in Imphal.

Best Time to Visit
The Keibul Lamjao National Park can be visited all throughout the year depending on the rainfall conditions. Consider visiting the national park during the winter season between November and February to make the most out of your exploration in the park.

Visiting Time
Tourists can make a visit to the Keibul Lamjao National Park at any day of the week between 09:00 AM and 06:00 PM.

Entry Fees
There is no entry fees to Keibul Lamjao National Park.