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Lake in North East India
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Loktak Lake (Meitei: ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯄꯥꯠ, Loktak Paat) is a freshwater lake in South Asia. It hosts Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is on the tentative list of the as of 2023. It is in the southern portion of the central bowl like plain of Manipur. Often described as "world's only floating lake", it houses countless floating restaurants, floating cafeterias and floating homestays on its surface. While most of the floating restaurants, cafeterias and homestays are built on the floating biomasses ("Phumdi" in Meitei language), there are some which are built on the artificial floating materials like air tanks.
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A folk museum that displays a collection of artistic, cultural and historical artefacts associated with the lake.
ꯏꯃꯥ ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐꯦꯃꯤꯂꯤ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
This floating homestay is built on the floating biomasses (phumdis). It is clearly identifiable due to the erection of lots of flags of different colors in the associated floating biomass. It has the provision of different fish dishes, prawns as well as other food items, including meats. It provides alcoholic beverages too. It allows entry for pet animals also.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯑꯦꯀ꯭ꯋꯥ ꯏꯟ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
It is built on the phumdis (floating biomasses). It is a good location for sightseeing, recreation, dining and getting around. Laundry and daily housekeeping are in service. Outdoor pool and lifeguards are available. Pet animals are not allowed.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯑꯦꯀ꯭ꯋꯥꯃꯦꯔꯤꯟ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
Both Meitei traditional/local as well as international food items are available. It provides private kitchens, full service laundry and free breakfasts. It allows entry for pet animals.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯏꯃꯥ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ ꯀꯝ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
This 24-hour open floating restaurant cum homestay is easily identifiable with lots of balloons being attached to the house and flags being erected in the associated phumdi (floating biomass). It is specifically known for its coffee services.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯦꯜ
Both Meitei traditional/local and international foods and drinks are available.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯣꯝꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
It provides private kitchen, swimming and fishing facilities as well as 3 meals a day.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯠ ꯍꯠ
This 2 storey house is built on the phumdis (floating biomasses). Besides being a resort homestay, it also hosts birthdays, parties and functions.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ
It is specifically known for its fast food services. It also provides Meitei traditional/local as well as international foods and drinks. Families as well as individuals can stay nights at here.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯍꯦꯔꯤꯇꯦꯖ ꯐ꯭ꯂꯣꯇꯤꯡ ꯍꯠ ꯊꯥꯡꯒꯥ
This multi storey floating house is built on the phumdi (floating biomass). It provides dishes on fishes of different varieties as well as on other meats. Vegetarian foods are also available.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯍꯣꯇꯦꯜ ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯂꯥꯏꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ ꯏꯃꯥ ꯍꯣꯇꯦꯜ
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯂꯦꯛ (ꯁꯤꯐꯨꯗ ꯔꯦꯁ꯭ꯇꯣꯔꯦꯟꯠ)
This seafood restaurant is a good place for family travellers. It receives cash payments only (online payment not available). It is best known for its coffee services.
ꯂꯣꯛꯇꯥꯛ ꯌꯥꯏꯕꯤꯀꯣꯟ ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ ꯍꯣꯝ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦ
This eco friendly homestay provides personal villas and cafeterias. It is built on phumdis (floating biomasses). Its best presentation is its coffee.
By bus
By bus, you can reach the lake by travelling to any of the shoreline cities or towns.
By boat
To reach the floating restaurants, cafeterias and homestays in Loktak Lake, you must hire a boat from the offshore regions of Thanga Island, Karang Island or from the shoreline mainland Manipur,…
By motorcycle
The best thing a motorcycle rider could do is to roam at the shoreline cities and towns of the lake.
By bicycle
Bicycles can be rented for free at hotels, especially home stays, where you are living in. Usually, people don't charge for bicycles.
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often called the "Cradle of Manipuri culture", because of the outstanding contributions to the Meitei culture in terms of folk dance, folk music, folk tales and mythology of Meitei religion (Sanamahism).
best known for being a good commercial hub, full of marketplaces.
the largest island and a place known for adventure tourists and religious pilgrimages.
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