Manipur · District
Ukhrul District
Quick answer. Shirui hills and the lily, Tangkhul villages
People & festivals
Tangkhul call Ukhrul home, and the district's calendar centres on Shirui Lily Festival window (May), Luira (Feb window).
Why travellers come
Ukhrul is Tangkhul country and the Shirui Lily’s only home.
Places in Ukhrul
Getting there
Reach it via Manipur’s gateway, then district roads; check conditions in the monsoon. See the Manipur travel guide for the state-level routes and seasons.
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals; check the current advisory with us before booking, as ground conditions decide the plan. October to March is the comfortable window in the Imphal valley; winters are crisp, monsoon months are wet.
Straight answers
What is Ukhrul district known for?
Shirui hills and the lily, Tangkhul villages.
Who lives in Ukhrul?
Tangkhul call the district home, and the calendar centres on Shirui Lily Festival window (May), Luira (Feb window).
Which permits does a Ukhrul visit need?
ILP required for Indian nationals; check the current advisory with us before booking, as ground conditions decide the plan.
When is the best time to visit Ukhrul?
October to March is the comfortable window in the Imphal valley; winters are crisp, monsoon months are wet.
How does Ukhrul fit a Northeast trip?
Plans centre on the Imphal valley with Loktak and the hills as day extensions, built flexibly around current advisories.
Planning a Ukhrul trip? We run Manipur circuits with permits, drivers and stays included, message us your dates.
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