Shirui Kashong Peakशिरुई कशोंग
A hill in Ukhrul where the rare Shirui lily blooms in May and June.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereUkhrul, Manipur
Ukhrul hills
Ukhrul hills
Best time to visit15 May to 5 June
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height2835 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyUkhrul, Imphal
EntrySmall fee · local guide recommended
About Shirui Kashong Peak
A hill at about 2,800 metres in Ukhrul district, known as the only home in the world of the Shirui lily, a pink and white flower that blooms in May and early June. A local festival is held at that time. The hill can be reached by a drive and a walk from Ukhrul, and the view of the hills is wide. Go with a local guide, do not pick flowers, and expect cool, damp weather.
What to see and do
- Shirui lily in May and June
- Lily festival in the season
- Walk from the road
- Wide view of the hills
- Do not pick flowers
Part of Patkai, Naga and Mizo Hills.
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