Climb to
Ukhrul
The Tangkhul hills and the Shirui Lily.
- 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.
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
Tangkhul shawls
The district’s distinctive handloom patterns.
Ridge churches
Hilltop churches with valley views.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26