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Shirui National Park

National park in Manipur, India

Photo: G Devadarshan Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Sirohi National Park or Shirui National Park (Manipuri: Shirui Leipaakki Lampaak) covers the slopes of the Shirui hills (Siroy hills) in Ukhrul, northern Manipur in India. It is famous for being the home of Shirui Lily (Lilium macklineae) (Manipuri: Shirui Tharo), which is found nowhere else on earth. The national park is a major tourist attraction in North Manipur. It draws over thousands of tourists (including botanists) every month.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus - Nearest city is Imphal, 103 km away from the NP. One can also reach the NP from Dimapur.

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Getting around

There are many ways of getting around inside the Shirui National Park. One is through hiking.

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UnderstandShirui peak is one of the highest peaks in Northeast India. The best time to visit the NP is the 3rd or the 4th week of May when the yearly Shirui Lilies are in full bloom.

Get inBy bus - Nearest city is Imphal, 103 km away from the NP. One can also reach the NP from Dimapur.

Fees and permitsThe costs vary depending on the type of your hotel.

Get aroundThere are many ways of getting around inside the Shirui National Park. One is through hiking.

SeeLooking at the plant life from the top of the Shirui peak may make the visit the most exciting. Carrying a good pair of binoculars will be helpful for watching the flora species.

BuyDifferent handloom and handicraft products as well as varieties of eatables are sold in and around the Shirui NP. Most notable handloom products are the traditional shawls.

EatRestaurants have their own facilities for food. Here, one can dine in the local cuisine.

DrinkThere are liquor shops around the park. Here, local made brews are available. Chilled bottles aren't usually sold since the park is already very cold.

SleepCamping is permitted inside the park area, though there're some restricted areas also.

Stay safeDuring the COVID pandemic, please obey all the guidelines for safety, including wearing a mask, keeping social distancing and others.

Go next

Keibul Lamjao National ParkThis is the world's only floating national park as well as the last and the only natural habitat for the Sangai or "dancing deer" (Cervus eldi eldi). This national park is also in Manipur.

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