- Keibul Lamjao National Park is located in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur, India.
- It is situated in the southern part of Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India and well known for the floating biomass called phumdis.
- Phumdis are circular floating mats of vegetation that support the park’s flora and fauna.
- It is the only floating national park in the world.
- It is renowned for being the last natural refuge of the endangered Sangai (Manipur brow-antlered deer or dancing deer).
- In 1966, Keibul Lamjao Sanctuary was established to protect the Sangai deer and its habitat.
- In 1977, Keibul Lamjao Sanctuary was upgraded to the status of a national park.
- In 1990, Keibul Lamjao National Park was designated as a Ramsar Site.
- In 1993, the park was listed under the Montreux Record, “a record of Ramsar sites where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur”
- Area: The park covers an area of approximately 40 square kilometers (15 square miles). Park area is an integral part of Loktak Lake.
- River: Manipur River passes through the park.
- Tribe: The area is inhabited by various ethnic communities and tribes. One significant tribe associated with the region is the Meitei community.
- Flora: Phumdi Vegetation, Aquatic Plants (lotus, water lilies, water hyacinth, water ferns), Marshland Flora (bulrushes, cattails, marsh marigold), Riparian Vegetation (willows, reed mace, bamboo, wild roses, and other shrubs), Terrestrial Forests (oak, bamboo, pine, and other deciduous and evergreen trees) etc.
- Fauna: Brow-antlered deer (Sangai Deer), Hog Deer, Asian Golden Cat, Musk Shrew, Flying Fox, Sambar, East Himalayan Pied Kingfisher, Black Kite, Spotbill Duck, Burmese Sarus , Sarus Crane, Keel Back Tortoise, Asian Rat Snake (Beauty Rat Snake) etc.