I thought I could write better of this place if I have been there. But, we can write about places we have never been by doing research and talking with people about their experiences there.
I am lucky enough that I have a bunch of friends who have gone to Ukhrul. They have shared most of the beautiful pictures to help me with my writing.
Ukhrul is a place which have been calling me since a long time.
Ukhrul is a town in Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is about 84 kilometres from Imphal and is the highest hill station of Manipur. It is mostly dominated by the cheerful indigeneous Tangkhul Nagas.
It enjoys a pleasant climate with a wet summer and a cold, dry winter.
Ukhrul is famous for its Shiroi Lily or the Shirui Lily ( Scientific name: Lilium mackliniae ), a pink-white flower, which is found in its natural habitat. It can only be grown on top of the Shirui hills.
Manipur Tourism has recognised Shirui Lily as the State Flower of Manipur.
Ukhrul is one of a popular Manipur's tourist attraction place. It is popular for its festivities. The chief festivals include Luira (seed sowing festival), Thareo (harvest festival), and Mangkhap (resting feast). Their festivals have a great attraction with their traditional cuisines, songs and dance forms.
Another popular festival of Ukhrul is the Shirui Lily festival. This festival seeks to spread awareness about the one and only endangered Shirui Lily and to promote Ukhrul as a tourist destination in Manipur.It is celebrated at the time when the flower blooms usually from the last week of May till the second week of June.
This festival is organised under the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, with an aim to promote tourism and culture of the state. It also aims to bring the different communities of the state under one roof. This is another great opportunity to learn more about the place and its culture.
My friend had been there last year at the Shirui festival and she has shared all her experiences with me. She told me about the beauty of the place, its pleasant climate and the festival. Another event she enjoyed was the ShiRock, the musical extravaganza of live music performances and competition. This has added me more on my eagerness to go there. Shirui festival is one of my favorite festival celebrated in the state.
I will surely join this in the next one.
One of my friend had also been to Khangkhui Cave also called as Khangkhui Mangsor at Ukhrul. She has shared her experiences there. There are altogether 5 caves in the Khangkhui Cave area. These are ancient limestone caves. It is said that this cave was used as a shelter by the local people during the 2nd World War.

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Khangkhui cave is one of the best sites to satisfy the wanderlust in you.
Ukhrul is one of the preetiest place in the state. I am enchanted just by seeing the pictures and listening to stories about the place. Ukhrul has its pleasant climate all throughout the year.
YES! So, why don't we pack our things once for a trip with friends? And, who is joining with me?
I am ready...