
Ikop & Pumlen Wetlands
Thoubal, Manipur, India
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.
- ›Migratory ducks
- ›Fisher canoes
- ›Wetland walks
- ›Dawn birding
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Best time
Nov–Feb (migrants)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹200–500
Duration
Half day
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