Keibul Lamjao Mystery: World's Only Floating National Park & Sangai

How come a national Park be a floating one?

Yellow Instagram everythingisonmylist What makes Keibul Lamao National Park, the only floating National Park in the world unique? What makes Keibul Lamao National Park, the only floating National Park in the world unique?

Sangai Deer

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Sangai is only available in Keibul Lamjao NP

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The climate conditions, habitat in Keibul Lamjao NP makes the only place in the world for Sangai deer.

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Keibul Lamjao NP is a part of Loktak Lake, largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.

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These floating islands are called Phumdi in Meiteilon/Manipuri.

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During winter, when water levels are down, these phumdis get nutrients from ground. During summer, it floats & cycle continues.

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You have to go on these boats navigating through phumdis to the observation tower.

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There are telescopes available in the observation table

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The view in Loktak Lake is breathtaking and peace seeking.

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Keibul Lamjao NP & Loktak Lake is home to many other birds and migratory birds.

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There are literally thoudands of small phumdis, but the largest one is the Keibul Lamjao National Park constituting around 40 sq. kms.

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How are Phumdis not sinking?

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Watch this video people walking on the floating phumdis.

Yellow Instagram travelandleisureindia You will also see a person slipping down where phumdis are thin. You will also see a person slipping down where phumdis are thin.

Keibul Lamjao National Park is surrounded by beautiful mountains on top of Loktak Lake. You can also experience the local food items.

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A dedicated webstory on Loktak Lake is on thenortheastindia.com. Swipe up to check it out.

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How come a national Park be a floating one?

How come a national Park be a floating one?

Keibul Lamjao National Park

Keibul Lamjao National Park

Sangai Deer

Sangai Deer

Also known as Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer is Manipur's state animal.

Also known as Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer is Manipur's state animal.

Sangai is only available in Keibul Lamjao NP

Sangai is only available in Keibul Lamjao NP

The climate conditions, habitat in Keibul Lamjao NP makes the only place in the world for Sangai deer.

The climate conditions, habitat in Keibul Lamjao NP makes the only place in the world for Sangai deer.

Keibul Lamjao NP is a part of Loktak Lake, largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.

These floating islands are called Phumdi in Meiteilon/Manipuri.

These floating islands are called Phumdi in Meiteilon/Manipuri.

During winter, when water levels are down, these phumdis get nutrients from ground. During summer, it floats & cycle continues.

During winter, when water levels are down, these phumdis get nutrients from ground. During summer, it floats & cycle continues.

You have to go on these boats navigating through phumdis to the observation tower.

There are telescopes available in the observation table

The view in Loktak Lake is breathtaking and peace seeking.

Keibul Lamjao NP & Loktak Lake is home to many other birds and migratory birds.

Keibul Lamjao NP & Loktak Lake is home to many other birds and migratory birds.

Birds in Keibul Lamjao NP

Birds in Keibul Lamjao NP

There are literally thoudands of small phumdis, but the largest one is the Keibul Lamjao National Park constituting around 40 sq. kms.

How are Phumdis not sinking?

Watch this video people walking on the floating phumdis.

Watch this video people walking on the floating phumdis.

Keibul Lamjao National Park is surrounded by beautiful mountains on top of Loktak Lake. You can also experience the local food items.

Keibul Lamjao National Park is surrounded by beautiful mountains on top of Loktak Lake. You can also experience the local food items.

A dedicated webstory on Loktak Lake is on thenortheastindia.com. Swipe up to check it out.

A dedicated webstory on Loktak Lake is on thenortheastindia.com. Swipe up to check it out.

Dzukou Valley is one of least explored pleace in India. Check out the full webstory on Dzukou Valley by swiping up.

Dzukou Valley is one of least explored pleace in India. Check out the full webstory on Dzukou Valley by swiping up.