Good Time
Ukhrul in November
Manipur, India
November chills Ukhrul into its sharpest season — every ridge cuts against sky, every trail crunches dry.
The November story
Trek to Shirui Peak without the Lily crowds. The view alone justifies the climb. The emptiness is a bonus.
Why November scores 4/5
Weather
November chills Ukhrul into its sharpest season — every ridge cuts against sky, every trail crunches dry.
Roads & Access
note: From Imphal — 84km, 3-4 hrs on hilly road. Road condition variable.. from nearest city: Imphal 84km, 3-4 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: District Hospital Ukhrul basic. Imphal 84km for better care.. rescue: Assam Rifles + district admin. ambulance: 108 unreliable. nearest hospital: District Hospital Ukhrul
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL works. Airtel in town center. Jio limited.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
1,662m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓trekkers
- ✓photographers
- ✓solitude seekers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗cold-sensitive travellers
- ✗Lily-only visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January freezes Ukhrul into silence — the Tangkhul Naga hills under winter-sharp skies. |
| February | 3/5 | February holds Ukhrul in cold storage — but the Tangkhul villages don't hibernate. |
| March | 3/5 | March teases Ukhrul with warmth — the hills start greening but the Shirui Lily isn't ready yet. |
| April | 3/5 | April warms Ukhrul into its festive season — Tangkhul celebrations build toward the Lily's arrival. |
| May | 5/5 | PEAK — Shirui Lily blooms |
| June | 5/5 | Late Lily + lush green |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | October reopens Ukhrul properly — clean air, harvest light, and Tangkhul villages in celebration mode. |
| Novemberviewing | 4/5 | November chills Ukhrul into its sharpest season — every ridge cuts against sky, every trail crunches dry. |
| December | 3/5 | December Christmases in Ukhrul are Tangkhul Naga first, global second — hymns in local tongue, feasts on local terms. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Imphal 84km, 3-4 hrs
Elevation
1,662m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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