Maipakchao Homestay

Northeast States


This family homestay by the water's edge on Thanga Island, 4km along the causeway road northeast from Moirang, will give you a taste of rustic Loktak life, with good Manipuri local food. The four rooms, with mosquito nets, hard mattresses, seat toilets and buckets for washing, are set off a pretty courtyard, and there's a breezy upstairs sitting area with lake views.

The English-speaking owners can set up canoe trips to a fisher's island, Manipuri cultural evenings and other activities.


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