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Explore ParksSiroy Lily Country in the Ukhrul Highlands
Manipur
Image: G Devadarshan Sharma / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Shiroi National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Shiroi travel depends on seasonal road conditions and current access rules around Ukhrul; confirm these before departure.
Visitors should expect hilly roads and changing weather rather than seamless park infrastructure.
Shiroi National Park lies in the hill country of Manipur and is strongly associated with the celebrated Siroy lily and the wider Ukhrul mountain landscape. The park is a hill-station style conservation destination where weather, road conditions, and seasonal bloom timing matter.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Season (Oct - Apr) | Daylight hill travel where permitted | Return before dark on mountain roads |
The best timing depends on road conditions and, for lily-focused visits, the seasonal bloom period.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry/Permit | As notified locally |
| Guide / Local Support | Varies by route and current arrangements |
A Shiroi trip is more about timing and road conditions than fixed safari infrastructure.
Shiroi National Park, Ukhrul district, Manipur
25.1167° N, 94.4500° E
Imphal Airport is the main gateway for all Shiroi trips.
There is no practical nearby railhead; travel is primarily by road from Imphal.
Approach from Imphal to Ukhrul and onward according to current local conditions.
Use hired vehicles and local support familiar with Ukhrul hill roads.
Montane meadows, hill forest, bamboo, seasonal flower habitat, and cool-climate upland vegetation.
Shiroi supports upland birds, smaller mammals, insects, and a plant community defined by its rare highland lily habitat.
Shiroi was notified in 1982 to protect a distinctive upland ecosystem in Manipur's Ukhrul hills.
