Ramsar Site — Manipur | Designated 23 March 1990
State
Manipur
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
266km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
1990
23 March 1990
Region
Northeast
Biogeographic region
★Largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for phumdis
The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, famous for phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matter). Home to the endangered Manipur brow-antlered deer (Sangai).
Other Ramsar sites in the Northeast region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.