Trekkers returning from Shirui Kashong (peak) on the last
day of the festival at Shirui in Ukhrul district. (EM Images)
- UKHRUL — Amid inclement weather and a partial
shutdown in parts of Manipur, the five-day Shirui Lily Festival 2025 concluded
successfully on Saturday at various locations in Ukhrul district.
- Organised by the Manipur Tourism department, the festival
commenced on May 20 and featured a wide range of outdoor activities and
cultural events.
- It aimed to celebrate the region’s natural beauty and
heritage while promoting sustainable tourism and raising awareness about the
Shirui Lily (locally known as Kashong Timrawon), a rare flower found only at Shirui
Kashong Peak in Ukhrul.
- This year marked the fifth edition of the festival, held
after a two-year hiatus due to ongoing conflict in Manipur.
Visitors at Shirui with the Shirui Kashong Peak in the
backdrop. (EM Images)
- One of the main highlights of the festival was trekking to
Shirui Kashong Peak, located about 2,986 metres above sea level.
- According to members of the Shirui Youth Club, who managed
registrations, around 6,000 people signed up to trek by the third day, with
over 3,000 more estimated to have joined on the final day.
