Manipur · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Perched at 2,452 meters along the Manipur-Nagaland border, Dzukou Valley is famed as the Valley of Flowers of the East. The trail from the Manipur side through Mt. Isii in Senapati ascends through pristine rhododendron and oak forests to reveal undulating emerald knolls carpeted with dwarf bamboo and the seasonal white-and-pink Dzukou Lily.
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Situated right at the northern state border on NH-2, Mao (Mao Gate) is the highest hill station in Manipur at nearly 1,800 meters. Renowned for its cool year-round climate, vibrant Mao Naga culture, terraced cabbage and apple orchards, and winter Himalayan cherry blossoms, it offers sweeping panoramas across the Barail mountain ranges.
Hidden Gem
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Hidden in the remote northern hills of Senapati, Willong Khullen is home to one of India's most extraordinary megalithic stone complexes. Over 130 massive stone pillars, some soaring up to 10 meters in height, stand erect in sacred alignment, erected centuries ago by Maram Naga ancestors to commemorate feats of bravery and solemn covenants.
Hidden Gem
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Perched dramatically atop a high mountain shoulder, Purul preserves authentic Poumai Naga architecture with traditional wood-carved morungs (bachelor dormitories) and gabled roofs. Celebrated for its annual post-harvest wrestling festivals, stone-paved lanes, and handwoven shawls, Purul offers an unmatched window into tribal heritage.
Hidden Gem
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Built like an ancient amphitheater onto a near-vertical cliff face, Yangkhullen is the oldest Zeme Naga village in Manipur. The stone-and-thatch dwellings appear to hang suspended over deep river gorges, preserved in near-original medieval form with stone pathways, sacred community houses, and age-old custom councils.
Hidden Gem
Senapati & Dzukou Alpine Pass
Considered the cradle of the Maram Naga people, Maram Khullen is one of the few villages in Northeast India where ancient traditional customs, stone assembly plazas (Aba), and royal monarchical lineages remain continuously active. The village offers panoramic views over terraced rice valleys framed by misty mountain peaks.
