Day 139 - Ukhrul

Ukhrul is a district of Manipur.It is admired for its beautiful Shiroi Lily(Lilium mackleanae Sealy).This rare and world famous flower was discovered by Frank Kingdon Ward in 1946 when he came to Manipur Hills for botanical collection on behalf of the New York Botanical Garden. This unique lily has seven colours when viewed trough a microscope.Ukhrul is the highest hill station of the state offering amazing views of nature. It is a home to Tangkhul Nagas which forms the majority of the population of the district. The most famous aspect of Ukhrul is the women dressed in traditional garb called ‘kashan’ and the men wearing a shawl called ‘howrah’. They often perform their local dances for passersby offering a glimpse into their culture.


How to reach here:

By Air: Imphal Airport is the nearest airport.

By Rail: Dimapur is the nearest railway station.


Best time to visit: Throughout the year.


Languages spoken: Tangkhul.


Places you must visit:

Khayang Peak, height of 3,114 m above sea level,offers a picturesque view of nature. It is the highest peak of Ukhrul.



The Shirui Kashung Peak, at a height of 2,835 m above sea level is very popular because of its sheer beauty. Various rivers originate from the crevices and slopes of this peak. The peak becomes more charming when rare Siroi lily blossoms here during the months of May and June.





Khangkhui Cave, locally called as the Khangkhui Mangsor Cave,is a natural lime-stone cave where the people of the village took refuge during the World War II. Archaeologists have discovered many important artifacts, dating back to the Palaeolithic culture, from this cave.There is also a huge hall inside the cave, which is known as the durbar hall of the devil king. The northern hall inside the cave is believed to be his royal bedroom, where he used to live with his two wives. There are two separate chambers inside the cave for his first and second wives.



The Azoa Jenephiu Magi Lake  is close to the Kachouphung Lake. The lake covers an area of about nine acres and is situated in the Achuwa Magi Hills.



The Kachouphung Lake is surrounded by several knolls and covers a land of about nine acres.Pisciculture is practised at this lake, due to the presence of local colourful fish and common carp.