Must Visit Parks and Sanctuaries in Manipur
Manipur is sometimes called the "Switzerland of the East". This small state is a magical place with its clear, sparkling rivers, calm lakes and wild flower blooms. There are two main parks, but there are many other green areas worth mentioning.
Amazing and famous parks of Manipur
Kebal Lamzhao National Park:
Located in Imphal and Bishnupur districts, this unique national park is the only national park of its kind. It is 40 sq. Kilometers of wetlands, 1.5m deep floating trees, locally known as phamdi.
Another landmark attraction is Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India.
The park was designated as a protected area after the discovery of the Bro Antlered Deer, also known locally as Sangai. It is the state animal and holds a prominent place in folklore and culture. It was a small herd of 14 deer at first, but by 1995 it had grown to 155.
It is easily accessible by rail, road and air. Tourists are at their best between December-January and March-April. For citizens and foreigners to access the park, a permit is required.
Park safaris allow tourists to see these animals in their natural state. These safaris are usually conducted in the afternoon.
Amazing and famous parks of Manipur
Kebal Lamzhao National Park:
Located in Imphal and Bishnupur districts, this unique national park is the only national park of its kind. It is 40 sq. Kilometers of wetlands, 1.5m deep floating trees, locally known as phamdi.
Another landmark attraction is Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India.
The park was designated as a protected area after the discovery of the Bro Antlered Deer, also known locally as Sangai. It is the state animal and holds a prominent place in folklore and culture. It was a small herd of 14 deer at first, but by 1995 it had grown to 155.
It is easily accessible by rail, road and air. Tourists are at their best between December-January and March-April. For citizens and foreigners to access the park, a permit is required.
Park safaris allow tourists to see these animals in their natural state. These safaris are usually conducted in the afternoon.
These are some of the other animals that live here:
Thamin Deer: The dancing deer of Manipur
boar deer,
Sambar and
Muntjack.
Slow Loris
Stump-tailed macaques
Hoolock Gibbons,
Teminck's golden cat
Himalayan black bear and
Malayan bear to name but a few.
Avifauna is attracted to the beautiful Loktak Lake and mainly consists of:
Water birds
Hooded crane
Black Eagle
Shaheen Falcon
Eastern White Stork
Bamboo partridge
Green Peacock
Brown-backed Hornbill
Rufous-necked hornbill
Wreathed Hornbill
Pied Hornbill
This place is unique because it is too deep to be a swamp and not too deep to be a lake. We are witness to the wonders of nature and a wonderful natural heritage.
Shirui National Park:
This national park was established in 1982 and is home to a wide variety of birds, reptiles and mammals. The most important animals found in this region are:
tragopan,
the tiger
Leopard
It is home to the most important fauna. It also has the famous Shirui (scientific name Lilium Macliniae). Every year, it blooms on the hills in May and June.
The main peak of Shirui is decorated with brightly colored flowers in spring. The place itself is like the Garden of Eden during monsoons, surrounded by rainbow colors. This true paradise is located near Ukhrul at Shirui Kashong peak.
Limaram Falls:
The waterfall near Sardar Hill in Imphal is one of the most famous places in Manipur. Surrounded by beautiful flora, it is an ideal place for a picnic in the newly created 'Agape Park'.
Khongmpat Orchidarium:
The Central Orchidarium on NH39 is breeding 110 rare orchid varieties, some of which are endemic.
Manipur Zoological Gardens:
The Manipur Zoological Gardens are located at the foot of the pine-growing hills at Iroisemba. Sangai lives gracefully in spiritual and sylvan surroundings.
Manipur is a state with beauty in every corner. These beautiful, almost unexplored landscapes will leave you wondering about the beauty yet to be discovered. Explore these landscapes on your own.
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