The Tangkhul Naga homeland in the Ukhrul district offers dramatic Naga Hills scenery, the Khangkhui limestone cave (Manipur's largest), the Nillai Tea Estate, the Kachouphung (Red) Lake, and access to the spectacular Dzükou Valley.
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 Ukhrul, by time of day.
Morning
- Khangkhui limestone cave exploration2h 30m · moderate
- Nillai Tea Estate garden walk2h · easy
Afternoon
- Tangkhul Naga weaving village2h · easy
- Chingai & Kachouphung viewpoints2h · easy
About 8h 30m 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🌿 Nature Day4.5h out
- Khangkhui limestone cave exploration · morning, 2.5h
- Nillai Tea Estate garden walk · morning, 2h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Chingai & Kachouphung viewpoints · afternoon, 2h
- Tangkhul Naga weaving village · afternoon, 2h
Final day in Ukhrul — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Ukhrul tripMust-see highlights
Khangkhui limestone cave (Manipur's largest)
Kachouphung (Red Lake) scenic viewpoint
Nillai Tea Estate garden walk
Tangkhul Naga weaving demonstration
Dzükou Valley gateway trail start
Shirui Lily peak (endemic flower)
Ukhrul town market local produce
Kambiron village Tangkhul community
Chingai viewpoint panoramic hills
Hungpung Manipur war memorial
Pfutsero Nagaland border village
Jessami frontier village hike
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jiribam 300 km · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport 85 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – June
How to get here
Imphal → Ukhrul
bus · 4h
₹180
approx.
Imphal → Ukhrul
cab · 3h
₹2,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Ukhrul questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Ukhrul?
The best months are November, December, February. October – June August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Ukhrul?
Most people spend 2 days in Ukhrul. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Ukhrul?
The nearest railway station is Jiribam (300 km) and the nearest airport is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (85 km). The cheapest common route is Imphal → Ukhrul by bus, about ₹180 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Ukhrul cost?
Stays start around ₹800 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹30.
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