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Sirarakhong

The village’s famed chilli brings a sense of place to the table, one meal at a time.

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01 — About

About Sirarakhong

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We’re still writing about Sirarakhong: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best months
Oct–Mar; ask locally about harvest/festival dates
Best season
Seasonal / check conditions
Time of day
Daytime; arrange local host
Crowds
Low

Time and effort

Easy walking

Time needed
1–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Food and host costs vary
Parking
Village parking limited
Permits
Respect community access and photography protocols

On the ground

Local food
Sirarakhong hathei chilli-based dishes

Stay safe

Ask before photographing homes or food preparation

Where it is

Ukhrul, Manipur

25.08° N 94.24° E

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