'This' is the only lake that floats

 

World Wetlands Day was recently celebrated on 2nd February. But what is a wetland, many people ask this question. Wetlands, i.e. Wetland. Wetland means wet land or wetland. An area of ​​land where water and land meet is called a wetland. Land that is waterlogged throughout the year or for most months of the year. Wetland Day was celebrated for the first time in 1997 to recognize the importance of wetlands in terms of environment . Wetland prevents water pollution. This component is of unique general importance to aquatic life, as well as aquatic plants. One such wetland is in India, which holds the distinction of being the world's only floating lake. (Manipur Tourism)

 

This floating lake is an amazing wonder of nature. And many tourists flock to see it. Besides, many ornithologists and botanists also visit this floating lake. It is a floating lake in Northeast India. Loktak in Manipur state is the only tarangara lake in the world. Many tourists visit Manipur to see this lake which is full of many features.  

 

Loktak Lake in Manipur, Northeast India is a great gift of nature. This lake is located in Moirang. Loaded with many features, this Loktak lake is very beautiful and magnificent. The main feature of Loktak Lake is that it is the only lake in the world that appears to be floating. That is why this lake is also called floating lake. Loktak lake is famous all over the world due to its feature that fulfills many daily needs of the people of Manipur. (Manipur Tourism)

 

There are plants floating on the surface of this lake. It gives the impression that tree trunks are floating on water. The total area of ​​this lake is about 280 sq km. There are many small islands floating in this lake. The largest island is named Kebul Lamjao. Its area is 40 sq km. This Kebul Lamjao island also has a unique feature. Sangai deer are found here in large numbers. Sangai deer among deer is considered an endangered species. Therefore, if you want to see these deer in large numbers, you have to visit Loktak Island. Sangai deer is also the state animal of Manipur. Apart from this, Loktak lake is also a natural shelter for Rucervus eldi eldi or Manipur bro-antlered deer.  

 

Due to the vegetation and soil floating in the middle of this Loktak lake, some areas have become very difficult. One can walk freely on it. Many rare species of flowers are also found in this area. The 40 square kilometer circular area of ​​the Loktak Lake has been designated as a National Park by the Government of India under the name Kebul Lamjao. Kabul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world. Tourists visiting this park get lost in its serenity and biodiversity. (Manipur Tourism)

 

Due to this biodiversity in this Loktak lake, this lake has great importance in the life of Manipuri people. Loktak Lake is also said to be the lifeline of the local people. Hydroelectricity is generated in Manipur on the water of this lake.  The water source here is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake is also a source of livelihood for rural fishermen in the area.  The Fisheries Department of Manipur has established a Fisheries Center at Takmu Pat in this area for the development of fisheries. 

 

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Because of all these, Loktak lake attracts tourists. 233 species of aquatic macrophytes with floating leaves are found in this lake area . So many researchers visit this area to study rare plant species like Eichhornia crassipes , Phragmites curca , Oryza sativa , Zizania latifolia , Saccharum latifolium , Arianthus pucerus , etc. The weather in this area is also always pleasant. So, if you want to visit Northeast India, you should definitely include Loktak Lake in Manipur.   

 

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