Manipur adventures

Manipur's lakes, hills and forests are ideal for gentle adventures, from boating on Loktak Lake to trekking to flower-covered peaks.

Loktak Lake

Loktak, the largest freshwater lake in north-east India, is covered with floating islands of vegetation called phumdis. Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park in the world, is home to the rare sangai deer. Boating and kayaking are offered from Sendra island.

Trekking

Shirui Peak in Ukhrul is the only place where the Shirui lily grows; it blooms in May and June. The Dzukou Valley, famous for its summer flowers, lies on the border with Nagaland and can be reached from both states.

Hills and caves

The hills around Ukhrul and Tamenglong have treks to waterfalls, caves such as Khangkhui, and villages with traditional Naga houses.

Sources

• Manipur Tourism: Government of Manipur
• Government of Manipur: official portal
• Adventure Tour Operators Association of India: safety guidelines and registered operators