Ukhrul/Hunphun is a town in the state of Manipur, India. Ukhrul is the home of the Tangkhul Naga. It is the administrative headquarter of the Ukhrul district. There are also four sub-divisions in the district for administering the villages in and around it. The villages, however, are governed by the 'village heads'.
Ukhrul Town
Ukhrul has an average elevation of 1,662 m (5,453 ft) above sea level. It has a wet summer and cold, dry winter. Places to visit in Ukhrul:
Khangkhui Cave
This pre-historic cave is one of the major tourist attractions of Ukhrul district of Manipur. Excavations have discovered evidence of habitations of Stone-Age communities. This limestone cave presents huge tourism potential and can attract lots of students, archaeologists and researchers from both within and outside the country.
Khayang Peak
Khayang Peak, at a height of 3,114 m above sea level, is regarded as one of the highest mountain peaks of the region.
Longpi Pottery
Longpi is a general reference to two villages (Longpi Kajui and Longpi Khullen) in the Ukhrul District of the Indian state of Manipur. Longpi is about 37 kilometres (23 mi) north of Ukhrul, connected by National Highway 150 (Imphal-Kohima via Ukhrul and Jessami Highway). The two villages together have a population of over 8,000.
Phangrei Hill
This hill is located at a journey of almost one hour from the Ukhrul district. Phangrei Hill offers the scenic beauty and adventure of its own. It has a Cold Water Fishery Project at the top.
Shirui Hills
These hills are also known for a unique species of land- lily, the Shirui Lily, which grows at a height of 8,500ft. This beautiful lily which grows only in this part of the world, blooms during May-June.