### Interesting Facts
1. Ukhrul is the highest hill station in the state of Manipur. 2. The town is the traditional homeland of the Tangkhul Naga tribe. 3. The original Tangkhul name for Ukhrul town is *Hunphun*. 4. Ukhrul is famous for the Shirui Lily, a rare bell-shaped flower that only grows on the Shirui peak. 5. Attempts to transplant the Shirui Lily anywhere else in the world have historically failed. 6. Rev. William Pettigrew, a Scottish missionary, established the first western school in Ukhrul in 1896. 7. Khangkhui Cave is a massive natural limestone cave system located near the town. 8. During World War II, the Khangkhui Cave was used as a shelter by local villagers to escape Allied and Japanese bombings. 9. The village of Longpi (Nungbi) in Ukhrul district is famous for its unique black pottery. 10. Longpi pottery is made without a potter's wheel, using black serpentine stone and clay. 11. The district hosts the annual Shirui Lily Festival, drawing thousands of tourists for music, culture, and nature. 12. Luira Phanit is the grandest traditional festival of the Tangkhuls, celebrating the sowing of seeds. 13. Ukhrul was recognized as a separate district in 1969. 14. The traditional men's shawl of the Tangkhul tribe is called the *Haora*, characterized by vibrant red, black, and white stripes. 15. Nillai Tea Estate in Ukhrul is known for producing a unique local variety of green tea. 16. Ukhrul's climate is cool and temperate, rarely exceeding 30°C even in peak summer. 17. A popular local delicacy is smoked pork cooked with bamboo shoot and ghost pepper (Bhut Jolokia). 18. The Khayang Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the region, popular among trekkers. 19. The Tangkhuls have a rich oral tradition, with folksongs and folklore historically passed down without a written script until the 19th century. 20. The district features extensive pine forests, giving the town a distinct alpine feel.