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Moreh & Shirui Peak

India-Myanmar Border Town & Lily Mountain

2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night4.6 ★82 reviewsJiribamNearest rail · 280 km

Moreh is Manipur's gateway to Myanmar — a bustling border trading town. Nearby Shirui Kashong Peak (2,835m) blooms with the endemic Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) in May–June, found nowhere else on Earth.

When to go

Month-by-month fit

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Oct: 76
Honest take for Oct: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit. (high crowds.)

Know before you go

Inner Line Permit required

Indian visitors need an ILP for Manipur — apply online or at the Imphal counter.

What a day here looks like

The things most people actually do in Moreh & Shirui Peak, by time of day.

Morning

  • Shirui Lily peak trek (endemic flower)4h · strenuous
  • India–Myanmar border market at Moreh2h · easy

Afternoon

  • Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk2h 30m · moderate
  • Tangkhul Naga weaving village1h 30m · easy

About 10h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

A plan from our planner, day by day

Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.

  1. 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
    • Shirui Lily peak trek (endemic flower) · morning, 4h

    The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.

  2. 2🎭 Cultural Day6h out
    • India–Myanmar border market at Moreh · morning, 2h
    • Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk · afternoon, 2.5h
    • Tangkhul Naga weaving village · afternoon, 1.5h

    Final day in Moreh & Shirui Peak — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.

Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.

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Must-see highlights

Shirui Lily bloom (endemic to Shirui Hill, May–Jun)

India–Myanmar border market at Moreh

Shirui Kashong peak trek (2835m)

Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary forest walks

Naga cuisine smoked pork & bamboo shoot

Tamu border town (Myanmar) viewpoint

Tengnoupal town scenic valley

Khudengthabi border picnic point

Tangkhul Naga weaving village

Mao tribal village cultural walk

Pfutsero hills vista (Nagaland border)

Ukhrul market tribal crafts

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam 280 km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 110 km

Nearest transport

Jiribam280 km
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport110 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night
mid₹1,600/night
luxury₹3,800/night

In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.

Best time to visit

May – June (Shirui Lily bloom), October – March (Moreh)

How to get here

Imphal → Moreh

cab · 4h

₹3,000

approx.

Imphal → Moreh

bus · 5h

₹200

approx.

Nearby attractions

Shirui Lily National ParkMoreh border marketTamu (Myanmar)Tengnoupal DistrictLokchao Wildlife Sanctuary

Moreh & Shirui Peak questions, answered

What is the best time to visit Moreh & Shirui Peak?

The best months are January, December, February. May – June (Shirui Lily bloom), October – March (Moreh) August scores lowest on weather and conditions.

How many days do you need in Moreh & Shirui Peak?

Most people spend 2 days in Moreh & Shirui Peak. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.

How do you get to Moreh & Shirui Peak?

The nearest railway station is Jiribam (280 km) and the nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (110 km). The cheapest common route is Imphal → Moreh by bus, about ₹200 per person one way.

How much does a trip to Moreh & Shirui Peak cost?

Stays start around ₹700 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹50.

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