Go under at
Khangkhui Cave
The Tangkhul limestone cave.
- Type
- Limestone cave system
- From Ukhrul
- About 15km
Khangkhui (Khangkhui Mangsor) is a big limestone cave near Ukhrul: several chambers deep, used as shelter during WWII, and a local natural landmark with bat colonies in the dark sections.
Quick answers
Khangkhui Cave at a glance
Is Khangkhui cave safe?
The front chambers are visitable with a guide and lights; go no deeper without equipment.
Practicals
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.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Chamber crawl
Bring a torch; the deep chambers are genuinely dark.
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26