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Ukhrul

The Tangkhul hills and the Shirui Lily.

Tangkhul hill town, representative of Ukhrul
Ukhrul, Manipur
People
Tangkhul Naga
Altitude
Above 3,000ft
Sights
Shirui hills, Khangkhui cave
From Imphal
About 84km

Ukhrul is the Tangkhul Naga hill district east of Imphal: a cool ridge town, stone-and-timber churches,Khangkhui cave, and the Shirui range above it where the state flower blooms. Roads are improving; check conditions in the rainy season.

Quick answers

Ukhrul at a glance

Is Ukhrul safe to visit?

Check current advisories: hill districts and the valley have differing situations through the unrest; go with local operators.

When to go

Plan around these months

Nearby

Close enough to combine

Things to do

What you're here for

Tangkhul shawls

The district’s distinctive handloom patterns.

Ridge churches

Hilltop churches with valley views.

Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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