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Ikop & Pumlen Wetlands
💎 Hidden Gem📍 Wetland📍 Birdwatching📍 Nature

Ikop & Pumlen Wetlands

Thoubal, Manipur, India

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Overview

Twin natural wetlands east of Loktak teeming with winter waterfowl, fishing communities and floating vegetation.

Why visit: Loktak's quieter sister lakes — superb winter birding.

Things to do
  • ›Migratory ducks
  • ›Fisher canoes
  • ›Wetland walks
  • ›Dawn birding
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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Feb (migrants)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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