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Detailed explanation-1: -For any visitor, the principal attraction of the state is the Loktak Lake in Bishnupur District which is 48kms from Imphal City and it is the largest fresh water lake in the North–East India. It is a beautiful stretch of water resembling a miniature inland sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loktak Lake (Meitei: Loktak Pat) is a freshwater lake in Northeast India. It is the largest freshwater lake in South Asia along with Manchar Lake in Pakistan. It is a pulsating lake, with surface area varying from 250 sq km to 500 sq km during rainy season with a typical area of 287 sq km.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loktak Lake is not only the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, it is also home to unique floating islands called “phumdis. “ These circular landmasses are made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter (at different stages of decomposition) that have been thickened into a solid form.

Detailed explanation-4: -This lake is located in the northeastern state of Manipur. The catchment area of this lake is 980 sq km and the surface area of this lake is 287 sq km. Loktak lake is located in the state of Manipur.