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Moreh & Shirui Peak in January: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 96/100Crowds: peakStays ~30% pricier than peak

January: comfortable 23°C days — and inside the recommended window.

January is the middle of Moreh & Shirui Peak's season — the recommended window is May – June (Shirui Lily bloom), October – March (Moreh). Mild days around 23°C, nights near 11°C, almost no rain. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month.

February is in season too. The season runs to the end of March, 2 months away. The rains usually arrive in May, 4 months away. The heat usually builds in April, 3 months away.

2 days in Moreh & Shirui Peak in January · from ₹3,956 for two

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What the weather actually does

10-year average · Moreh & Shirui Peak

Mild days around 23°C, nights near 11°C, almost no rain.

Day23°
Night11°
Rain days<1
day-to-night rangerain daysData: Open-Meteo (CC-BY 4.0)

What a day in Moreh & Shirui Peak looks like

The things most people actually do here, 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.

What a January trip costs · 2 days, total for two

Budget

₹3,956 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹910
  • Food₹1,560
  • Local + entry₹1,200
  • Buffer₹286

Mid-range

₹9,587 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹2,184
  • Food₹3,600
  • Local + entry₹3,100
  • Buffer₹703

Luxury

₹21,254 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹5,187
  • Food₹8,400
  • Local + entry₹6,100
  • Buffer₹1,567

January multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Moreh & Shirui Peak. How we price this

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A January plan, day by day

2 days in Moreh & Shirui Peak for January, at this month's stay rates.

  1. 1🌿 Nature Day2.5h out
    • Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary forest walk · afternoon, 2.5h

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

  2. 2🌿 Nature Day4h out
    • Shirui Lily peak trek (endemic flower) · morning, 4h

    Final day in Moreh & Shirui Peak — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.

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Getting to Moreh & Shirui Peak

Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.

Imphal → Moreh

cab · 4h

₹3,000

1 way / person

Imphal → Moreh

bus · 5h

₹200

1 way / person

Cheapest listed route is Imphal → Moreh by bus. Return for two works out to about ₹800 — so a whole trip lands near ₹4,756 for two, travel included.

Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Moreh & Shirui Peak's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.

What you’ll actually do in Moreh & Shirui Peak

All of these are open in January.

  • 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

Not in January: Shirui Lily bloom (endemic to Shirui Hill, May–Jun).

Within reach: Shirui Lily National Park · Moreh border market · Tamu (Myanmar) · Tengnoupal District · Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary.

Permits you'll need

  • Inner Line Permit required

    Indian visitors need an ILP for Manipur (introduced in 2020) — apply online at manipurilponline.mn.gov.in or at the Imphal airport counter on arrival.

Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.

Packing for January

  • Light layers and a jacket for the evenings.
  • Sunscreen and a cap for long days outdoors.
  • Walking shoes with grip and a power bank — charging points and signal are patchy on hill roads.

January questions, answered

Is January a good time to visit Moreh & Shirui Peak?

Yes — January is one of Moreh & Shirui Peak's best months: it sits in the middle of the recommended season (May – June (Shirui Lily bloom), October – March (Moreh)), and mild days around 23°C, nights near 11°C, almost no rain. Tourisma's fit score for January is 96/100.

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

A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹3,956 (budget) to ₹21,254 (luxury), excluding travel to Moreh & Shirui Peak. Seasonally adjusted for January.

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

The best months are January, December, February. From January: February is in season too. The season runs to the end of March, 2 months away. The rains usually arrive in May, 4 months away. The heat usually builds in April, 3 months away.

What is there to do in Moreh & Shirui Peak?

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. Jiribam is the nearest railhead, 280 km away.

Elsewhere in India in January

Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for January.

Where to go in India in January

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