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Ukhrul
Spend 1–2 days in Ukhrul for Sirohi National Park and the Shirui lily festival; stay central and use shared taxis from Imphal.
Ukhrul is a small hill town in Manipur, best known for Sirohi National Park – the only natural habitat of the Shirui lily. The park and the May lily festival fit into a short 1‑2‑day visit. Accommodations are limited, so base yourself near the town centre and use shared taxis or minivans from Imphal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- May (lily festival) – also Oct–Mar for dry weather
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, landslides) (check)
- Airport
- IMF
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ukhrul112 ▾
- Police112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ukhrul, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyUkhrul is generally safe for tourists; main risks are road conditions and seasonal landslides.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIMF Imphal Airport (Flights from Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Guwahati; 3‑hour taxi/minivan to Ukhrul).
- Getting aroundShared taxi/minivan from Imphal costs ₹150 (≈ US$2); local taxis within town; road SH‑202 is bumpy and landslide‑prone in rain.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDouble room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IMF Imphal Airport (Flights from Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Guwahati; 3‑hour taxi/minivan to Ukhrul)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: May, Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ukhrul: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Shared taxi/minivan from Imphal costs ₹150; local taxis within town; road SH‑202 is bumpy and landslide‑prone in rain.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sirohi National Park (Shirui Lily)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Shared taxi/minivan from Ukhrul, about 30 min each way
Peak lily bloom in third‑fourth week of May; check festival dates.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
25 Degree North Hotel
₹600 single, ₹900 double; free Wi‑Fi, restaurant, central location
Oasis Hotel
₹400–₹800 (2017 price); south of town, first visible on entry
Ngashan Inn Resto Lodge
₹800 double; rooms clean, hot water, meals available
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Shared taxi from Imphal (round‑trip)2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹510 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,805 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,610≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and visas excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be muddy and subject to landslides, especially during monsoon.
- Limited accommodation – book ahead.
- Festival dates vary; confirm Shirui lily bloom timing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
Indian police (112) handles emergencies; nearest foreign embassy in Imphal or New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Imphal → Ukhrul (shared taxi): ₹150 (≈ US$2) per person, about 3 h (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yah kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ukhrul. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May (lily festival) – also Oct–Mar for dry weather · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, landslides) (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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