Keibul Lamjao National Park

Keibul Lamjao National Park is a unique natural wonder, the only floating wildlife sanctuary in the world. Spanning around 40 square kilometers, it forms part of the southern wetlands of Loktak Lake — a vast freshwater lake dotted with phumdis (heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter). These floating masses create a soft, buoyant ground that supports rich flora and fauna, most notably the Sangai, also called the brow-antlered deer (Rucervus eldii eldii), which was once thought extinct.

Besides the Sangai, the park shelters other species such as hog deer, wild boar, large Indian civet, and numerous migratory birds, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. Watchtowers offer panoramic views of the floating meadows and the shimmering expanse of Loktak Lake.