About this location
The world's only floating national park, sitting on the phumdis (floating biomass islands) of Loktak Lake. The sole habitat of the critically endangered sangai (brow-antlered deer), one of the rarest deer on Earth and a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography subject.
Species You Can Photograph in Keibul Lamjao National Park
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprGood
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit) International Airport (~50 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Dimapur (~250 km)
By Air
Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit) International Airport is the nearest airport, about 50 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Dimapur is the nearest railway station, about 250 km away, the nearest mainline station, in Nagaland. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Keibul Lamjao is about 53 km south of Imphal via Moirang on the southern shore of Loktak Lake. The watchtower and boat rides on the floating phumdis are the way to look for sangai deer. Visitors from outside Manipur need an Inner Line Permit.
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Photography tips for Keibul Lamjao National Park
Reach the gate before opening light; many species move along edges of forest, meadows, or water at dawn. Use a long lens with a bean bag or gimbal head on shared vehicles, and keep spare batteries warm in cold destinations like high Himalaya.
Respect buffer zones and guide instructions — ethical positioning keeps stress off animals and often yields cleaner frames. Review your images in the field to adjust exposure for harsh midday sun versus misty mornings typical of Manipur.
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