Manipur · Family Traveler · 4 Days
Imphal & Loktak Lake Discovery
Imphal, Moirang, Loktak
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This Imphal and Loktak Lake tour package is a compact 4-day introduction to Manipur. You take a boat over Loktak Lake's floating phumdis, visit Keibul Lamjao — the world's only floating national park and home of the Sangai deer — and see Moirang's INA headquarters, Kangla Fort and the all-women Ima Keithel market in Imphal.
The Imphal & Loktak Lake Discovery is a 4 days cultural & Heritage journey through Imphal, Moirang, Loktak in Manipur. Thoughtfully paced for 2-12 travelers, it brings together loktak Lake floating phumdis, Kangla Fort and Ima Keithel all-women market.
Over 4 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in city hotels and Lakeside resort (optional), so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Oct-Mar, when the weather and views are at their best. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian visitors to Manipur; we help with the online application. Foreign nationals must register on arrival.
- Loktak Lake floating phumdis
- Kangla Fort
- Ima Keithel all-women market
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Imphal
Imphal airport → city · approx. 8 km, 20 mins
We meet you at Imphal airport. After check-in you visit Kangla Fort, the old seat of the Manipuri kings, and Ima Keithel, the large market run entirely by women. Later you see the Imphal War Cemetery, which marks the Battle of Imphal in 1944.
Meals: DinnerStay: ImphalDay 2
Loktak & Keibul Lamjao
Imphal → Loktak Lake · approx. 48 km, 1.5 hrs
You drive to Loktak, the largest freshwater lake in the Northeast, known for its floating rings of vegetation called phumdis. From Sendra viewpoint you take a boat out among the phumdis and the fishing huts built on them. You also visit Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park in the world and home of the sangai deer, and the INA memorial at Moirang, where the INA flag was first raised on Indian soil in 1944.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: ImphalDay 3
Imphal heritage
Local sightseeing in Imphal
You visit the Shree Govindajee Temple beside the old royal palace, Shaheed Minar in Bir Tikendrajit Park, and the Manipur Zoological Garden, where the rare sangai deer can usually be seen up close. In the afternoon you visit a handloom weaving centre to see Manipuri textiles being made on traditional looms.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: ImphalDay 4
Departure
Hotel → Imphal airport · approx. 8 km
After breakfast we take you to Imphal airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Hotels (twin sharing)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Inner Line Permit assistance
- Private vehicle
- Boat ride at Loktak
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Lunches
- Entry & camera fees
- Personal expenses
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Imphal
- Nights 1, 2 & 3
- City hotels
- Lakeside resort (optional)
Permits & travel notes
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian visitors to Manipur; we help with the online application. Foreign nationals must register on arrival.
Questions people ask
Is an Inner Line Permit needed for Manipur?
Yes. Indian visitors need a Manipur ILP, which we help you apply for online. Foreign nationals should check the current permit rules before booking, and we'll guide you.
How far is Loktak Lake from Imphal?
Loktak Lake and Moirang are roughly 45 km from Imphal, about 1–1.5 hours by road, so it makes an easy day trip.
Can I book a Manipur tour from Kolkata?
Yes. Imphal has direct flights from Kolkata and Guwahati, and the tour starts with your pickup at Imphal airport.
What is special about Keibul Lamjao National Park?
It is the only floating national park in the world. It sits on the phumdis of Loktak Lake, and it is the last natural home of the sangai, Manipur's brow-antlered deer. You can see it from a watchtower and on the boat ride through the lake.