Shirui Kashong NP

2 daysBest: May–JunForests#shirui lily#hills#endemic

Sanctuary of the Shirui lily

Why this weekend?

Endemic lilyHill trekUkhrul views

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The peak
- Peak climb
- Lily corners
- Sunrise deck
Day 2 · The park
- Park trail
- Bird corners
- Return

Geography & terrain

Shirui Kashong NP lies in the Ukhrul district of Manipur at about 2,800 m, 90 km from Imphal and 20 km from Ukhrul — the lily park of the region, its Shirui peak, the endemic flowers and the sunrise set on the Manipur hills.

History & culture

The park's story runs with the 1989 notification era — the lily park of the Shirui peak and the 1989-era notification of the Manipur forest service, with the park's modern role as the treks stop of the Ukhrul circuit and the home of the Shirui lily and the 1989-era park and the sunrise decks; the park's history of the 2000s-era festivals and the bird corners, gives Shirui Kashong its lily character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Endemic lilies
Peak climbs
Sunrise decks
Park trails
Bird corners

Eat & drink

Eromba (fermented vegetable mash)
Singju salad
Chakhao kheer (black rice pudding)
Chamthong (vegetable stew)

Getting there

Fly: Imphal (IMF)
Train: Imphal railhead (recently connected)
Road from Guwahati: ~500 km / 12 hr via NH-2
Getting around: Shared autos and taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹10,000–18,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

Practical info

Language: Meitei (Manipuri); English common (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: May–Jun
Connectivity: Patchy outside Imphal — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (May–Jun) holds the bloom
The climb asks the walking shoes
Pairs with Ukhrul for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Shirui Kashong NP?

The lily park of the Manipur.

What is there to do?

The lilies, the peak and the sunrises.

How long is the visit?

Two days.