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.
Loktak Folklore Museum at a Glance#
Address: Loktak Folklore Museum, Moirang/Loktak area, Bishnupur district, Manipur, India
Admission: Small admission fee may apply for guided displays; otherwise nominal
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 0.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.7h |
| February | Excellent | 10° - 23° | 16° | 36 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 1.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| March | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 17° - 28° | 23° | 118 mm | overcast | 66% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 19° - 28° | 24° | 181 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| June | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 531 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.5h |
| July | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 462 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.4h |
| August | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 420 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 285 mm | overcast | 85% | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 19° - 27° | 23° | 214 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 0.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 19° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 0.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.8h |
| December | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 16° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 0.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.5h |
