Key hubs
Ukhrul airport and railway station
- Airport
- Imphal International Airport (IMF), about 84 km and roughly 3 hours by road
- Railway station
- Nearest railhead is Dimapur (DMV) in Nagaland, a long road journey away; Imphal has no passenger railway
- Getting around
- Hire a car with a driver from Ukhrul or Imphal. The hill roads are narrow and slow, and public transport to villages is limited.
How to reach Ukhrul by air
Imphal International Airport (IMF) is the nearest, about 84 km from Ukhrul and roughly 3 hours by road. It has flights to major Indian cities.
How to reach Ukhrul by train
The nearest railway station is Dimapur (DMV) in Nagaland, according to the district administration. It is a long road journey from Ukhrul, so most visitors fly to Imphal.
How to reach Ukhrul by road
Ukhrul is linked to Imphal by NH150, about 84 km and roughly 3 hours. The Ukhrul-Jessami road leads on to Shirui and Longpi. Landslides can slow roads in the rains.
Getting around Ukhrul
Hire a car with a driver for Shirui, Khangkhui and Longpi. In town you can walk between most places, and taxis are available. Agree fares beforehand.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Ukhrul
- Hire a car with a driver; hill roads are narrow and winding.
- Carry warm layers even in summer; Ukhrul stands at about 1,800 m.
- Carry water, snacks and medicines; village shops are limited.
- Check road conditions after rain, as landslides can block hill roads.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.