त्योहार · MANIPUR
Luira Phanit.
February 15 (Lui-Ngai-Ni, the universal Naga date), also celebrated Jan-Mar depending on village traditions · Ukhrul
The New Year and seed-sowing festival of the Tangkhul Naga tribe, marking the onset of the agricultural season. Luira Phanit (from 'Lui' = field, 'ra' = dig, 'phanit' = festival) invokes the Almighty's blessings for crops and prosperity. The festival features indigenous games, music, dance, folk performances, and the significant Luithui Khami ritual where the Awunga (chief) and Awungva (chief queen) perform the first seed-sowing, after which villagers are permitted to sow their own seeds.
क्यों मायने रखता हैSignificant cultural and agricultural ritual for the Tangkhul Naga; marks the opening of the new farming year with ceremonial blessings.
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25 Degree North Hotel restaurant
Phungreitang Hill, Ukhrul · ₹₹
सिग्नेचरSmoked pork with axone
Phone ahead during Shirui Lily Festival (May-June) — the dining room books out for festival speakers. Off-season, walk-in is fine. Order across both menus: Tangkhul plate plus a continental main.
Daisies Cakes & Bakes
Viewland, Zimik Plaza · ₹₹
सिग्नेचरWood-fired pizza + blueberry cheesecake
Slices are limited and sell out by mid-afternoon. Whole pizzas need ~25 min — order ahead if you're in a hurry.
Downtown Cafe
Hamleikhong, Mini Secretariat parking · ₹₹
सिग्नेचरChicken burger with cheese
Skip the menu's longer Asian section and stick to the burgers and fried rice. Closed some Sundays.
25 Degree North Hotel & Restaurant
Phungreitang, Gandhi Circle Lane · ₹₹
सिग्नेचरTangkhul thali + filter coffee
Open early morning to ~8pm. Vegetarian menu is short — call ahead. The view from the top of the building is the best in town.
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Shirui Kashung Peak
Home to the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) — found nowhere else on Earth. Blooms May-June.
