Shirui National Park National Park

Shirui National Park is a protected area in Manipur, India, centred on the Shirui Hill massif and its upland habitats. It is noted for protecting endemic mountain flora, most famously the Shirui Lily.

The park is visited for upland hiking, botany and to observe the Shirui Lily in its natural habitat during its spring flowering season. Trails lead through forested slopes and subalpine vegetation toward hill summits and viewpoints.

Protected status was established to conserve the distinctive flora and habitat of the Shirui Hills, including the endemic lily, and to manage pressures from grazing, resource use and tourism. Conservation and local community measures focus on maintaining the ecological character of the hills.

The park lies in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, in the Ukhrul district area on the Shirui Hills, forming part of the northeastern hills near the border region with other hill districts.

• Endemic flora: The park protects high-elevation habitats that are the only known home of the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), a species of conservation interest that blooms locally in late spring to early summer.

What to See#

• Shirui Kashong (core hill area): Shirui Kashong, the principal hill area where the endemic Shirui Lily grows and which forms the park’s core conservation zone.

Shirui National Park is in Ukhrul district, Manipur. The usual approach is by road from Imphal with onward local transport to park entry points; travel times vary and local guidance is recommended.

• Check with local forest and park authorities in Manipur for trail access and any permits; the area has sensitive habitats.
• Visit during the flowering season (typically late spring) to see the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), which blooms in a very narrow window and is a local emblem.
• Hire an experienced local guide for off-trail hikes; the park contains delicate alpine meadows and restricted areas.