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The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, Loktak Lake is known for its numerous phumdis, or floating islands with vegetation.
The floating islands of vegetation found in Loktak Lake are known locally as phumdis.1
These unique formations are a defining feature of the lake, which is the largest natural freshwater lake in northeastern India. Notably, the Keibul Lamjao National Park is situated on these floating islands, providing a habitat for the rare sangai, or dancing deer.12