About Loktak Lake
Earth's only floating lake. Phumdis — floating islands of vegetation — carpet the surface, shelter the endangered Sangai deer, and support the fishing communities who live on them.
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Winter brings clear skies and migratory birds. Avoid April–June (very humid) and monsoon (water levels flood the phumdis).
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Travel Tips
- Sendra Island (accessible by causeway) has the best viewpoint over the floating islands
- Take a dugout canoe with a Meitei boatman for the fishing-village tour
- Keibul Lamjao — the world's only floating national park — is at the lake's southern edge
How to Reach Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake is located in Manipur, India at coordinates 24.5294°N, 93.7833°E. You can reach Loktak Lake by air (nearest airport in Manipur), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.
How to reach Loktak Lake from major cities
Loktak Lake from Kolkata
~742 km by road- Train (Sleeper Class) ₹440 · 13h 42m
- Train (3AC) ₹1,140 · 12h 37m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹2,010 · 13h 54m
- Outstation Cab (Sedan) ₹9,945 · 13h 45m
Cheapest: Train (Sleeper Class) (₹440) · Fastest: Train (3AC) (12h 37m).
Loktak Lake from Lucknow
~1639 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,305 · 26h 59m
- Train (2AC) ₹3,340 · 26h 59m
- Volvo AC Bus ₹4,340 · 30h 12m
- Flight (Economy) ₹8,100 · 4h 53m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,305) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (4h 53m).
Loktak Lake from Delhi
~2135 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹2,945 · 34h 55m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,265 · 34h 55m
- Flight (Economy) ₹9,885 · 5h 36m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹2,945) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 36m).
Loktak Lake from Hyderabad
~2218 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹3,055 · 36h 14m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,420 · 36h 14m
- Flight (Economy) ₹10,185 · 5h 44m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹3,055) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 44m).
Loktak Lake from Jaipur
~2276 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹3,130 · 37h 10m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,530 · 37h 10m
- Flight (Economy) ₹10,390 · 5h 49m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹3,130) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 49m).
Loktak Lake from Chennai
~2383 km by road- Train (3AC) ₹3,270 · 38h 52m
- Train (2AC) ₹4,730 · 38h 52m
- Flight (Economy) ₹10,775 · 5h 58m
Cheapest: Train (3AC) (₹3,270) · Fastest: Flight (Economy) (5h 58m).
Fares are indicative estimates based on distance — verify with the operator before booking.
Planning Your Visit to Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake lies in Manipur, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited wild life destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Guwahati, roughly 273 km away — most travellers route through Guwahati by air or rail before continuing on to Loktak Lake. Time your trip for October to March for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Guwahati connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Loktak Lake slots easily into a wider Manipur itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to visit Loktak Lake?
- The best time to visit Loktak Lake is October to March. Winter brings clear skies and migratory birds. Avoid April–June (very humid) and monsoon (water levels flood the phumdis).
- What are the top travel tips for Loktak Lake?
- Sendra Island (accessible by causeway) has the best viewpoint over the floating islands. Take a dugout canoe with a Meitei boatman for the fishing-village tour. Keibul Lamjao — the world's only floating national park — is at the lake's southern edge.
- Where is Loktak Lake located?
- Loktak Lake is in Manipur, India, at 24.5294° N, 93.7833° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Guwahati, about 273 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Loktak Lake?
- Top attractions near Loktak Lake include Kohima and Hornbill Festival (about 132 km away), Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang (about 140 km away), Unakoti Rock Sculptures (about 174 km away) — all easy to combine on a Manipur trip.
- How to reach Loktak Lake from Kolkata?
- Loktak Lake is about 742 km from Kolkata. Options include Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹440, 13h 42m), Train (3AC) (~₹1,140, 12h 37m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹2,010, 13h 54m). The cheapest is usually Train (Sleeper Class) (~₹440) and the fastest is Train (3AC) (12h 37m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Loktak Lake from Lucknow?
- Loktak Lake is about 1639 km from Lucknow. Options include Train (3AC) (~₹2,305, 26h 59m), Train (2AC) (~₹3,340, 26h 59m), Volvo AC Bus (~₹4,340, 30h 12m). The cheapest is usually Train (3AC) (~₹2,305) and the fastest is Flight (Economy) (4h 53m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
- How to reach Loktak Lake from Delhi?
- Loktak Lake is about 2135 km from Delhi. Options include Train (3AC) (~₹2,945, 34h 55m), Train (2AC) (~₹4,265, 34h 55m), Flight (Economy) (~₹9,885, 5h 36m). The cheapest is usually Train (3AC) (~₹2,945) and the fastest is Flight (Economy) (5h 36m). Fares are indicative — verify with the operator before booking.
