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Highland National Park | Ukhrul Hills

Shiroi National Park

Siroy Lily Country in the Ukhrul Highlands

Manipur

Image: G Devadarshan Sharma / CC BY-SA 4.0
Seasonal Meadow Landscape
The park is at its most distinctive when highland meadows and lily habitat are in season.
Road and Weather Sensitivity
Hill-road conditions and cloud cover can change quickly in the Ukhrul region.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Shiroi National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

Shiroi travel depends on seasonal road conditions and current access rules around Ukhrul; confirm these before departure.

Lodging

Imphal / Ukhrul Stays
Use Imphal or current Ukhrul lodging options as the base depending on logistics.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Imphal Booking.com

This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.

Visitor Centers

Manipur Tourism / Ukhrul Contacts
Imphal / Ukhrul • Office hours
Current route and seasonal guidance for Shiroi visits.

Rules & Regulations

  • Check road and weather conditions before travel
  • Respect flower and meadow habitat
  • Stay on approved paths
  • Carry back all waste
  • Follow local forest and community guidance

Accessibility

Visitors should expect hilly roads and changing weather rather than seamless park infrastructure.

Basic Information

About This Park

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.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Pleasant Hill Season (Oct - Apr)Daylight hill travel where permittedReturn before dark on mountain roads

The best timing depends on road conditions and, for lily-focused visits, the seasonal bloom period.

Closure PeriodHeavy rain can affect roads and visibility in the hills.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified locally
Guide / Local SupportVaries by route and current arrangements

A Shiroi trip is more about timing and road conditions than fixed safari infrastructure.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
12°C - 24°C
Cooler hill weather with greener slopes and pre-monsoon blooms.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
14°C - 21°C
Heavy rain, mist, and slippery hill conditions.
❄️ Winter
October - February
4°C - 18°C
Clearer skies and crisp hill weather in the best travel window.

Contact Information

Authority
Manipur Forest Department / Tourism authorities

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Shiroi National Park, Ukhrul district, Manipur

25.1167° N, 94.4500° E

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By Air

Imphal Airport is the main gateway for all Shiroi trips.

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By Train

There is no practical nearby railhead; travel is primarily by road from Imphal.

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By Road

Approach from Imphal to Ukhrul and onward according to current local conditions.

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Local Transport

Use hired vehicles and local support familiar with Ukhrul hill roads.

Things to Do

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Highland Nature Walks
Explore hill slopes, meadows, and forest where visitor movement is allowed.
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Seasonal Flower Viewing
Time a visit around the famous Siroy lily landscape when conditions permit.
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Landscape Photography
Photograph ridges, cloud, and highland vegetation.
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Hill Ecology Interpretation
Understand a unique Manipur upland habitat shaped by elevation and climate.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Siroy LilyHill BirdsBark DeerLeopardMontane ButterfliesForest Mammals

Flora

Montane meadows, hill forest, bamboo, seasonal flower habitat, and cool-climate upland vegetation.

Fauna

Shiroi supports upland birds, smaller mammals, insects, and a plant community defined by its rare highland lily habitat.

Learn About the Park

History

Shiroi was notified in 1982 to protect a distinctive upland ecosystem in Manipur's Ukhrul hills.

Quick Facts

Established
1982
Area
100 sq km
State
Manipur
Designation
Highland National Park

References

  1. Shiroi National Park official visitor information Manipur Forest Department / Tourism authorities
  2. National Parks (as on February 2025) WII ENVIS
  3. Shiroi National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  4. Shiroi National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons