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Which side of the plane to sit from Silchar Airport (Silchar) to Imphal Airport (Imphal)?

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for this short hop, providing the most iconic views of Loktak Lake and the unique floating islands as you descend into the Imphal Valley.

Right Side Highlights
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Loktak Lake

The largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its circular floating islands known as Phumdis.

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Keibul Lamjao

The world's only floating national park, visible as a distinct green patchwork on the southern part of Loktak Lake.

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Lushai Hills

The southern horizon features the rolling peaks of the Mizo Hills extending toward the Myanmar border.

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Imphal Valley

A sudden transition from high mountains to a perfectly flat, lush green basin during the final approach.

This is a very short flight (under 45 minutes), so be ready immediately after takeoff. The Loktak Lake view appears roughly 10 minutes before landing; choose a window seat away from the engine for the best photos of the Phumdis.

Left Side Highlights
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Barail Range

Dramatic ridgelines of the Barail Range which separate the Barak Valley from the Brahmaputra system.

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Jiri River

The meandering river that forms the natural geographic border between the states of Assam and Manipur.

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Tamenglong Forests

Views of the dense, unexplored tropical rainforests covering the rugged hills of western Manipur.

Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction of the mountain ridges. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the northern slopes of the Barail Range clearly.

Top Activities in Imphal
Route Information

Distance: 94 km (58 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 min

Departure: IXS (24.912900924699997, 92.9786987305)

Arrival: IMF (24.760000228899997, 93.896697998)

Route Type: Domestic

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