Loktak Folklore Museum
Museum Museum in Manipur showcasing Loktak Lake folklore
Small museum beside Loktak Lake presenting local crafts, folktales and displays about the lake’s phumdi floating islands; visitors combine museum stops with boat trips and wildlife viewing.
How to Get to Loktak Folklore Museum #
Loktak Lake and its surrounding communities are accessible from Imphal, the capital of Manipur. Road travel from Imphal to Loktak (approx. 50-70 km depending on the museum’s exact location) takes around 1.5-2 hours by car or bus. Local guides and boat operators can arrange trips on the lake.
Tips for Visiting Loktak Folklore Museum #
- Pair a museum visit with a boat tour of Loktak Lake to see phumdis and local fishing communities.
- Ask museum staff about seasonal fishing practices - they can often contextualise displays with first-hand stories.
- Weekday mornings are quieter for school groups and noise.
Best Time to Visit Loktak Folklore Museum #
Dry season (November-February) provides the most comfortable conditions for visiting Loktak Lake and local museums.
Weather & Climate near Loktak Folklore Museum #
Loktak Folklore Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2390 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (531 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (462 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (420 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (214 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly sunny skies.
