Hill-climb to
Noney
The Rongmei hills on the Jiribam road.
- People
- Rongmei (Zeliangrong)
- Road
- Imphal-Jiribam highway
- Festival
- Gaan Ngai (Dec-Feb lunar window)
Noney is the hill district on the old Imphal-Jiribam road, in Rongmei (Zeliangrong) country: ridge villages, the Hao long river gorges and Gaan Ngai season in the winter lunar window.
Quick answers
Noney at a glance
Why detour to Noney?
For Rongmei culture and the wild road west, with none of the crowds.
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
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Gaan Ngai season
Fire rituals and dance in Rongmei villages.
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26