Keibul Lamjao National Park
The world's only floating national park, located on the Loktak Lake in Manipur. Home to the endangered Manipur brow-antlered deer (sangai), which lives on floating biomass mats called phumdis.
Area (km²)
40
Established
1977
District
Bishnupur
Nearest City
Imphal
Quick Facts
Keibul Lamjao is the world's only floating national park, situated on floating biomass islands called phumdis.
The Manipur brow-antlered deer (sangai) is the state animal of Manipur and is found only here.
Phumdis are floating masses of soil, vegetation, and organic matter up to 1 metre thick.
The sangai was believed to be extinct until a small population was rediscovered in 1953.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Nov – Mar
Best visited during winter for sangai deer sightings on the floating mats.
Gates & Safari Zones
Sendra
Zone Core
Access via Loktak Lake; floating park.
