Loktak Lake, the Northeast's largest freshwater lake, and its floating phumdis

Background

Loktak Lake lies in the Bishnupur district of Manipur, 48 kms from Imphal City.
It is the largest fresh water lake in the North-East India.
Visitors get a bird's eye view of the lake from Sendra.
Fishermen live on floating islands called Phumdis, in floating huts known as Phumsangs.
Boating and other water sports are organised at the Takmu Water Sports Complex.
The Sendra Tourist Home with an attached cafeteria stands beside the lake.