Keibul Lamjao Dawn Sangai Deer Safari & Naturalist Trek

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4 Hours
Max 6 guests
Verified Local Host
Keibul Lamjao Dawn Sangai Deer Safari & Naturalist Trek
Kulachandra Sharma
Hosted by Kulachandra SharmaCertified Wildlife Naturalist
★ 4.9734 reviews

Former honorary wildlife warden who has spent 18 years tracking and counting the Sangai population across Keibul Lamjao’s floating wetlands.

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Experience Overview

Keibul Lamjao is a miracle of wetland ecology: a 40-square-kilometer wildlife reserve floating on freshwater. Led by veteran naturalist Kulachandra, this dawn expedition positions you at key high-elevation watchtowers as the morning mist lifts from the phumdis, allowing rare sightings of the elusive Sangai dancing deer along with migratory birds, otters, and wetland raptors.

What You Will Do

05:45 AM

Check-in at Forest Range Checkpost

Forest entry permit clearance and equipment briefing.

06:15 AM

Ascent to Pabot Hill Watchtower

Set up spotting scopes over prime grassland grazing grounds.

07:30 AM

Wetland Ecology Walk

Inspect floating reed root structures and rare aquatic micro-flora.

09:00 AM

Naturalist Q&A & Field Refreshments

Warm ginger tea and local snacks while reviewing wildlife spotting logs.

What is Included

  • Forest entry fee and camera permit
  • Professional spotting scopes and binoculars for use
  • Certified naturalist guide
  • Field breakfast snack and hot beverage

What is Not Included

  • •Transport to Keibul Forest Gate

Meeting Point & Directions

Keibul Lamjao National Park Forest Gate

Keibul Village, Bishnupur District, Manipur 795133

Directions: Meet outside the Wildlife Information Centre counter.

What to Bring

✓ Earthy or neutral colored clothing (avoid bright red/yellow)✓ Telephoto camera lens if photographing wildlife✓ Valid Photo ID for forest checkpost registry

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