About this place
Kachai in Ukhrul district grows the Kachai lemon, a distinctive high-vitamin-C citrus that carries a Geographical Indication tag. In season the terraced groves around the village are heavy with fruit, and the annual lemon festival turns the village into a market. The drive in is through classic Tangkhul terraced hill country.
How to reach
About 30 km from Ukhrul town on a hill road; hire a vehicle in Ukhrul. 113 km from Imphal in total.
Local tips
- Buy lemons directly from growers: the price supports the village and the fruit keeps for weeks.
- Check festival dates with the Ukhrul district office before planning around them.
- The road is narrow; avoid travelling after dark.
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On the map
Kachai village, Ukhrul district · 25.1500°N, 94.3500°E
Kachai Village
Kachai village, Ukhrul district
25.1500°N, 94.3500°E
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Within an easy detour of Kachai Village.
Photo: ABONA ATHOKPAM / Google Maps
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