LOKTAK LAKE
AT
BISHNUPUR
Loktak lake is situated in the BishnuFpur District of Manipur state of India. One of the most enchanting
and biggest fresh-water lakes in the north-east is the Manipur's Loktak Lake.Loktak
Lake of Imphal is the
world’s only Floating Lake and seems like an entire ecosystem in itself. There
is a varied collection of flora and fauna around this freshwater lake.
The
most important feature of the Lake are the ‘phumdis’ or the floating organic matter
including soil can be seen floating on the Lake, giving the impression, of land
floating on water.You can also find a diverse species of
flora and fauna here. About, 116 species of birds and 233 species of fauna have
been observed here. This rich biodiversity and combined with breathtaking
scenic beauty has popularized this Lake among the visitors!
The Sendra Island Tourist
Bungalow offers dazzling views of the lake, its rich plant and avian life and
the intriguing floating weed, shallow bowl-like islands (Phumdi) and the
fishermen who live on them harvesting water chestnuts.
Situated in the middle of the lake, the tourist home has a cafe and makes an ideal look¬out. Boating has been introduced along the lake's labyrinthine waterways.Also on the southern part of the lake is the world's only floating national park,
Situated in the middle of the lake, the tourist home has a cafe and makes an ideal look¬out. Boating has been introduced along the lake's labyrinthine waterways.Also on the southern part of the lake is the world's only floating national park,
Loktak Lake has
also earned the laurel of being ‘the wetland of international importance’ under
the Ramsar Convention on March 23, 1990. The lake is spread over an area of 286
sq km and is located at a height of 768.5 m.
This Lake also serves as the
source of irrigation, hydro power generation and also solves the problem of
drinking water in the vicinity. This ancient lake plays an important role in the economy of
Manipur. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation
and drinking water supply.
The lake is also a source of livelihood for the
rural fisherman who live in the surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as
“phumshongs”. Phumdis are used by the local people for constructing huts, for
fishing and other livelihood uses.
The villagers create artificial circular
enclosures out of phumids for fish farming. These are the structures you see in
the picture below. Nearly 100,000 people depends on the lake for their
livelihood.
Loktak lake is located 39 km from Imphal, the capita city of
Manipur which is well connected by road and air. The lake is a unique
destination for tourism, offering visitors excellent opportunity to enjoy the
beauty of the lake and its several islands of floating phumdis of different
geometrical shapes
By Air
The nearest airport
is Imphal
By Train
Dimapur (in Nagaland) is 215km.
By Bus
National Highway 39 links Imphal
with Guwahati via Dimapur and National Highway 53 with Silchar. But, for the
tourists, it is best to fly in.
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