Good Time
Loktak Lake in December
Manipur, India
December cools Loktak. Lake at low level, phumdis prominent. Sangai deer active in cool weather.
The December story
December is good — cold but clear and dry. Sangai deer most visible. Afternoon boating comfortable. Combine with Imphal sightseeing.
Why December scores 4/5
Weather
Cool 5-24°C. Dry. Calm lake. Sangai active.
Roads & Access
self drive: Doable — parking at Sendra Island.. road condition: Decent road from Imphal via Moirang. Last stretch narrow.. public transport: Shared taxi from Imphal to Moirang. Then local auto to lake.. from nearest city: Imphal — 48km, 1.5hr.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. rescue: SDMA Manipur. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 — delayed response. police station: Moirang PS — 10km. nearest hospital: PHC Moirang — basic. JNIMS Imphal — 48km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Patchy signal near lake. Better at Moirang. Essentially offline on water.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Boat rides are fun, Floating islands are unique and fascinating, Nature experience
Elevation
768m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Cold mornings
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool 5-22°C. Dry. Lake calm. Phumdis visible. Sangai deer active. |
| February | 4/5 | Warming 6-24°C. Dry. Excellent conditions. |
| March | 4/5 | Warm 10-28°C. Dry. Best lake conditions. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot 14-30°C. Pre-monsoon. Still good. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot 18-32°C. Pre-monsoon. Lake level rising. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. 20-28°C. Lake flooding. Phumdis shifting. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Lake at maximum. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. Lake high. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating. Lake receding. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. 14-28°C. Lake normalizing. Green surroundings. |
| November | 5/5 | Best month. 10-26°C. Lake calm. Green. Sangai Festival tie-in. |
| Decemberviewing | 4/5 | Cool 5-24°C. Dry. Calm lake. Sangai active. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Imphal — 48km, 1.5hr.. Roads: Decent road from Imphal via Moirang. Last stretch narrow.. Self-drive: Doable — parking at Sendra Island.. Public transport: Shared taxi from Imphal to Moirang. Then local auto to lake.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
768m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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