National Parks in Manipur

There are 2 national park in Manipur.

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Keibul Lamjao National Park

Location: Bishnupur district, Manipur, India; situated in the southern part of Loktak Lake (largest freshwater lake in Northeast India).
Unique Feature: Only floating national park in the world; Loktak Lake known for the floating biomass called phumdis.
Famous For: Last natural refuge of Sangai (Manipur brow-antlered deer / dancing deer).
Wildlife Sanctuary: Established as Keibul Lamjao Sanctuary in 1966.
National Park: Upgraded to national park status in 1977.
Ramsar Site: Designated in 1990.
Montreux Record: Listed in 1993 due to ecological changes.
Area: ~40 sq km (15 sq miles); integral part of Loktak Lake.
River: Manipur River.
Tribes: Meitei community (major ethnic group).
Plants: Phumdi vegetation, lotus, water lilies, bamboo, oak, pine.
Animals: Sangai (Brow-antlered Deer), Hog Deer, Asian Golden Cat, Musk Shrew, Flying Fox, Sambar, Keelback Tortoise.

Location: Ukhrul district, Manipur, India; Eastern Himalayas.
Name Origin: Named after Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae); Shirui Lily endemic to Ukhrul district, Manipur.
Establishment: Established as Sirohi (Shirui) National Park in 1982; Conservation of Shirui Lily and regional flora–fauna.
State Flower: Shirui Lily declared Manipur’s state flower in 1989.
Area: ~41 sq km (16 sq miles).
Hills: Located in Shirui Kashong Range (~2,835 m), Eastern Himalayas.
Tribes: Tangkhul Naga tribe (indigenous community).
Plants: Shirui Lily, oak trees, rhododendrons.
Animals: Tiger, Leopard, Wild Boar, Indian Chameleon.

Q. How many national park in Manipur?

A. Manipur has two national parks: Keibul Lamjao National Park and Sirohi (or Shirui) National Park.