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Ukhrul

Ukhrul

2 daysBest: May–Jun (lily), Oct–AprNatural Landscapes#shirui lily#tribal#hills
2 days May–Jun (lily), Oct–Apr

Land of the Shirui lily

Why this weekend?

Shirui lilyTangkhul villagesHill views
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The hill town
  1. Town walks
  2. Village lanes
  3. Hill deck

Geography & terrain

Ukhrul lies in the Ukhrul district of Manipur at about 1,700 m, 80 km from Imphal and 30 km from Shirui — the hill town of the region, its Shirui peak, the lily and the tribal villages set on the Manipur hills.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 1946 lily era — the hill town of the Shirui lily and the 1946-era naming of the lily by the Kew botanist, with the town's modern role as the hill stop of the Imphal circuit and the home of the Shirui peak and the tribal villages and the 2010s-era treks; the town's history of the 19th-century-era tribal life and the peak walks, gives Ukhrul its lily character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Shirui peaks
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Shirui peaks

Lily patches
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Lily patches

Village lanes
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Village lanes

Hill decks
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Hill decks

Town walks
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Town walks

Eat & drink

  • Eromba (fermented vegetable mash)
  • Singju salad
  • Chakhao kheer (black rice pudding)
  • Chamthong (vegetable stew)

Getting there

Fly
Imphal (IMF)
Train
Imphal railhead (recently connected)
Road from Guwahati
~500 km / 12 hr via NH-2
Getting around
Shared autos and taxis

Budget snapshot

Total
₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Meitei (Manipuri); English common (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: May–Jun (lily), Oct–Apr
  • Connectivity: Patchy outside Imphal — offline maps essential
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The lily bloom (May–Jun) holds the peak
  • The climb asks the walking shoes
  • The hill road asks the daylight hours

Frequently asked questions

The hill town of the Manipur.

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The peak, the lily and the villages.

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