Loktak Lake

About this place

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in north east India an important tourist attraction of Bishnupur. The Lake is located 48 kilometres from Imphal and can easily be reached on hired cars and buses. A major attraction of Bishnupur, The Keibul Lamjao National Park and the world's largest floating park is located on the southern shore of this lake. An interesting aspect of the Loktak Lake is that it is the only floating lake in the whole world. The lake has floating islands on it called the Phumidis which are also inhabited by the fishermen of the surrounding areas. Some of the Phumidis are artificially created for fish farming. A visit to the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District is incomplete without stepping foot at the Sendra Island. The Sendra Island on the Loktak Lake is a popular picnic spot for the locals whereas for the tourist spot it is an added attraction while visiting Loktak Lake.