Hunt the lily at
Shirui Hills
The only home of the Shirui Lily.
- Endemic
- Shirui Lily grows only here
- From Ukhrul
- About 18km
- Festival
- Shirui Lily Festival, May window (announced)
The Shirui range above Ukhrul is the only natural home of the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), the state flower found nowhere else on earth, per Manipur Tourism’s district material. The ridge also carries rare birds, waterfalls and viewpoints, with the Shirui Lily Festival season in the May window (announced annually).
Quick answers
Shirui Hills at a glance
When does the Shirui Lily bloom?
Typically in the late-spring window; the exact weeks shift each year, so check with Ukhrul locals before planning around it.
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
Lily slopes
The bloom season on the ridge meadows.
Ridge walks
Rare-bird forest between the viewpoints.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26