Sendra Island

2 daysBest: Nov–MarIslands#island#resort#lake

Lake resort on a phumdi island

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The island
- Loktak deck
- Boat ride
- Phumdi view
Day 2 · The lake
- Watchtower
- Resort walks
- Return

Geography & terrain

Sendra Island lies in the Bishnupur district of Manipur, 50 km from Imphal and 15 km from Moirang — the lake island of the region, its Loktak edge, the resort and the floating life set on the largest lake of the Northeast.

History & culture

The island's story runs with the 1960s tourism era — the lake island of the Loktak edge and the 1960s-era resort life, with the island's modern role as the getaway of the Imphal circuit and the home of the 1960s-era resort and the phumdi views and the boat rides; the island's history of the 1980s-era tower and the floating islands and the Keibul Lamjao park, gives Sendra its island character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–4,000/night

Mid-range

₹4,000–9,000/night

Comfort

₹9,000+/night

Things to do

Lake islands
Phumdi views
Boat rides
Resort grounds
Watchtower decks

Eat & drink

Eromba (fermented vegetable mash)
Singju salad
Chakhao kheer (black rice pudding)
Chamthong (vegetable stew)

Getting there

Fly: Imphal (IMF)
Train: Imphal railhead (recently connected)
Road from Guwahati: ~500 km / 12 hr via NH-2
Getting around: Shared autos and taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹8,500–18,500 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–9,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹1,800–2,200

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

Practical info

Language: Meitei (Manipuri); English common (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: Patchy outside Imphal — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Mar) holds the lake
The boats run on the counters
Pairs with Keibul Lamjao for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Sendra Island?

The lake island of the Loktak.

What is there to do?

The decks, the boats and the phumdis.

How long is the visit?

Two days.