Keibul Lamjao National Park

Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in Bishnupur district of Manipur. The park covers an area of 40 sq km and is the only floating park in the world. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is characterized by floating decomposed plant materials called phumdis. The main attraction of the national park is the Manipur Eld's Deer or Sangai. The Sangai (also called Dancing Deer) is an endangered species which is found only in the Keibul Lamjao National Park. Apart from Sangai, the park is home to other mammal species including Hog Deer, Sambar, Large Indian Civet, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Common Shrew and Flying Fox. Many reptiles and birds species are also found in this national park.


Getting There

The nearest airport is at Imphal, the capital town of the state of Manipur. Regular flights are available from major cities of India to Imphal. The Keibul Lamjao National Park is 53 km from Imphal. Buses and cars are plying from Imphal to Keibul Lamjao National Park.

Staying There

You can stay in the Forest Rest House at Keibul Lamjao National Park.

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