Shirui National Park is a national park located in the state of Manipur in India. It was established in 1982.[1] Among the animals that make their homes here include tragopan, tiger and leopard. It is here that the famous shirui lily (Lilium mackliniae) grows naturally.
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The Shirui Kashong Peak near Ukhrul is a marvelous hill top view point located at a height of 2,835 meters above sea level. A number of rivers originate from this peak.
Rare birds like Blyth's Tragopan and Mrs. Hume's bar-backed pheasant inhabit the hill top.
In the park, natural life is supported by an undisturbed biological system.[2]
Flora edit
It has dense tropical forests all over and temperate forest in the hilltops.[1]
Sources edit
- ^ a b Handbook of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves in India p.69
- ^ "Sirohi National Park in Manipur". Bharat Stories. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
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