What happens
A four-day state festival held at Ukhrul each May to mark the blooming of Lilium mackliniae on the Shirui ridge and to build support for protecting it. Tangkhul cultural performances, a flower show, guided treks up the ridge, an adventure sports programme and a market of hill produce and crafts.
Why it matters
Celebrates Manipur's endangered state flower and channels tourism revenue toward its conservation and toward Tangkhul village economies.
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While you are in Ukhrul
Places worth pairing with Shirui Lily Festival.
Photo: Kh Izaz / Google Maps
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Phangrei Lake
4FW9+X5P, Ukhrul, Manipur 795142, India
Ukhrul district. Reviews describe it as a trekking peak and overnight camping base — a real adventure-tourism asset.
- Distance from Imphal
- 65 km from Imphal
- Time to allow
- 2 hrs
Entry: Entry details on page
Photo: Dawner / Google Maps
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Mova Cave
Hungpung, Manipur 795145, India
Reviews praise the view from above the cave mouth. One of the most-reviewed caves in the state.
- Distance from Imphal
- 47 km from Imphal
- Time to allow
- 2 hrs
Entry: Entry details on page
Photo: Dr.Athokpam Poireiton / Google Maps
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Ramrei Eco Tourism Park
Imphal - Ukhrul Rd, Ramrei Village, Kamjong, Manipur 795145, India
On the Imphal–Ukhrul road — a natural break point on the drive to Shirui.
- Distance from Imphal
- 22 km from Imphal
- Time to allow
- 2 hrs
Entry: Entry details on page
Photo: ABONA ATHOKPAM / Google Maps
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Nillai Tea Estate
Nilai Tea Estate
Talui, Ukhrul district
Manipur's organic green-tea garden, hand-plucked and sun-dried
- Distance from Imphal
- 57 km from Imphal
- Time to allow
- 2 hrs
Entry: Entry fee applies