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Waithou Lake
💎 Hidden Gem🏞️ Lake📍 Nature🌄 Viewpoint

Waithou Lake

Thoubal, Manipur, India

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Overview

A pretty roadside lake between Imphal and Thoubal ringed by pineapple hillocks, popular for quick boating and sunset stops.

Why visit: An easy scenic pause on the Indo-Myanmar highway.

Things to do
  • ›Lakeside decks
  • ›Pineapple hillocks
  • ›Boating
  • ›Sunset views
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹10–30

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

Nearby attractions

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