Things to do in Loktak Lake, Manipur
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is a pulsating lake, with a surface area varying from 250 km2 to 500 km2 during the rainy season with a typical area of 287 km2.
15 places to visit in and around Loktak Lake, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Keibul Lamjao National Park
The Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in Northeast India. It is 40 km2 in area, the only floating national park in the world, and an integral part of Loktak Lake.
Wikipedia - 2Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is a pulsating lake, with a surface area varying from 250 km2 to 500 km2 during the rainy season with a typical area of 287 km2.
Wikipedia - 3Loktak Folklore Museum
The Loktak Folklore Museum or the Thanga Folklore Museum is a folk museum in Thanga Island in the Loktak lake of Manipur, India. It cares for and displays a collection of artistic, cultural and historical artefacts associated with the Loktak lake.
Wikipedia - 4Imphal Peace Museum
The Imphal Peace Museum is a World War II museum at the foothills of the Red Hills in Manipur, India. It is a living memory of the Battle of Imphal and other World War II battles fought in Manipur.
Wikipedia - 5Loktak Floatel
Both Meitei traditional/local and international foods and drinks are available.
- 6Loktak Heritage Floating Hut Thanga (Flotal Hut)
This multi storey floating house is built on the phumdi (floating biomass). It provides dishes on fishes of different varieties as well as on other meats. Vegetarian foods are also available.
- 7Loktak Floating Rest Hut
This 2 storey house is built on the phumdis (floating biomasses). Besides being a resort homestay, it also hosts birthdays, parties and functions.
- 8Ema Loktak Family Home Stay
This floating homestay is built on the floating biomasses (phumdis). It is clearly identifiable due to the erection of lots of flags of different colors in the associated floating biomass. It has the provision of different fish dishes, praw
- 9Loktak Yaibikon Sanglen Home Stay
This eco friendly homestay provides personal villas and cafeterias. It is built on phumdis (floating biomasses). Its best presentation is its coffee.
- 10Loktak Ema Floating Restaurant Cum Home Stay
This 24-hour open floating restaurant cum homestay is easily identifiable with lots of balloons being attached to the house and flags being erected in the associated phumdi (floating biomass). It is specifically known for its coffee service
- 11Thangjing Temple, Moirang
The Thangjing Temple is a historical, religious site located in Moirang, within the Bishnupur district of Manipur, India.
Wikipedia - 12Ikop Pat
Ikop Pat is a lake situated in western part of Athokpam & Khangabok, at a distance of about 32 km in the south-eastern direction from the capital Imphal, Manipur, India.
Wikipedia - 13Thangjing Hill Wikipedia
- 14Ithai Barrage Wikipedia
- 15Tseklapai Wikipedia
Before you go: official rules
- Manipur entry permit (ILP): official site, fees and rules
Loktak Lake by interest
- Good with kids: Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Loktak Folklore Museum, Imphal Peace Museum, Ikop Pat
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Loktak Folklore Museum, Imphal Peace Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Ikop Pat, Thangjing Hill, Ithai Barrage
- Lesser-known places: Ikop Pat, Tseklapai
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Loktak Lake
Best weather: Aug–May.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 15°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 17°C | 20 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 21°C | 50 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 23°C | 123 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 24°C | 167 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 25°C | 207 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 25°C | 217 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 25°C | 177 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 24°C | 150 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 22°C | 112 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 19°C | 21 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 16°C | 16 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Loktak Lake
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 147 km away.
- Nearest airport: Imphal Airport (IMF), 26 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Loktak Lake costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Loktak Lake is not included.
Compare Loktak Lake with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loktak Lake | – | Aug–May | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Moirang | 6 km | Aug–May | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ningthoukhong | 6 km | Aug–May | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Keibul Lamjao National Park | 9 km | Aug–May | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kakching | 21 km | Aug–May | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Loktak Lake; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Loktak Lake?
The best known are Keibul Lamjao National Park, Loktak Lake, Loktak Folklore Museum, Imphal Peace Museum, Loktak Floatel.
When is the best time to visit Loktak Lake?
Best weather: Aug–May.
How do I reach Loktak Lake?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Karimganj Junction (KXJ), 147 km away. Nearest airport: Imphal Airport (IMF), 26 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Loktak Lake cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Loktak Lake is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.