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Keibul Lamjao National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in India, established in 1977, covering 40 km² (15 sq mi). It is the #85 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 40 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IMF · 31 km
Nearest airports to Keibul Lamjao National Park
- 1 IMF31 kmstraight line
- 2 IXS99 kmstraight line
- 3 AJL143 kmstraight line
More about Keibul Lamjao National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 40 km² (4,000 ha) — about 68% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #85 largest national park in India (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Keibul Lamjao National Park
The closest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF), about 31 km away — around 40 minutes by car; alternatively Silchar Airport (IXS, 99 km). Other national parks within reach include Shirui National Park, Murlen National Park (200 km²), Ntangki National Park (200 km²) and Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park (1,403 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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