Surrounded by Burma, Bangladesh and Tripura, Mizoram is an amalgam of former North and South Lushai hill districts. It is a land of great natural beauty with an endless variety of flora and fauna.
Aizawl, located at nearly 4,000 feet above sea -level, is a religious and cultural center of the Mizos. Champai, Tamdil, Vantawng fall and Thenzawl are some of the other important tourist centers in this state. Tamdil's fame rests on its natural lake; Vantawang has the highest waterfall in Mizoram and Champai offers a view of the Myanmar hills. Mizoram has a pleasant weather throughout the year. The entire area is under the direct influence of the monsoon with heavy rains from May to September. Annual rainfall: 250 cm. 11-21 degrees Celsius in summer; 20-29 degrees Celsius in winter.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
AIZWAL:
Aizwal, the state capital of Mizoram is situated at a altitude of 4000ft. above sea level. The town is a political, cultural and religious center of the Mizos. Standing on a high ridge surrounded on the east by the deep green valley of river Tuirial and on the west, by river Tlawng, with its lush green deep valleys, and on the north protected by beautiful high craggy hills of Durtlang, it stands like a huge citadel. Adorned by picturesque with mild and enjoyable weather, Aizwal is an ideal hill station for the tourists looking for solitude, clean air and new destination.
FALKAWN:
18 kms south of Aizawl, Falkawn is famous for its typical Mizo Village which has been recreated as a place of interest for both tourist and local.
REIEK:
Reiek, 35 kms from Aizawl is a place that should not be missed. The rugged landscape and virgin forests offer the perfect choice for both the adventurous and the nature lovers. A typical Mizo village recreated is another attraction that draws visitors.
TAMDIL (TAM LAKE):
85 kms east of Aizawl, Tam Lake is a natural beautiful lake which lies in the midst of cool, virgin forest that offers an ideal picnic spot for tourists. Boating facilities are available. A Drive to Tam Lake gives you an excellent opportunity to see some of the most beautiful places of Mizoram.
VANTAWNG WATERFALL:
Located amongst dense bamboo groves and tropical forest, Vantawng Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Mizoram having a fall of 750ft high. It is located only 5 kms away from the idyllic beautiful town of Thenzawl, famous for its Handloom products.
CHAMPHAI:
Champhai is a beautiful place that offers plenty of tourist attractions. It is located 192 kms from Aizawl at an elevation of 1678 mts. Champhai with its breathtaking beauty present tourists with a view of the hills of Myanmar . The town is a developing venue for
Indo-Myanmar border trade and it is an ideal place for shopping of all kinds of imported goods. The legendary Rih Dil is 22 kms away inside Myanmar. Champhai has charming patches of lush green paddy fields usually set in the valley between two hills and Champhai is popularly known as Rice Bowl of Mizoram.
PHAWNGPUI (BLUE MOUNTAIN):
Phawngpui is the highest peak in Mizoram having an alleviation of 2,157mts. and is rich in medicinal herbs growing in the wild. It is located in the southern most part of Mizoram inside Saiha District, 300 kms. from Aizawl, lying adjacent to Myanmar . It harbors variety of wild animals, birds, orchids and the beautiful daphnia blossom together with many wild plants and flowers.
SAIHA:
Saiha is located 378 kms away from Aizawl, and is the District Headquarters and also the political Headquarters of Mara Autonomous District Council in the Southern most part of Mizora. Saiha is one of the most important cultural melting pots in Mizoram. It is a paradise for anglers as the Chhimtuipui River (Kolodyne), the biggest river in Mizoram, teams with the bountiful fresh water fishes. The enchanting Palak Lake , the biggest lake in Mizoram and a wildlife sanctuary are located at a distance of 109kms. Foothills of the enigmatic Blue Mountain are only 30kms from Saiha Town .
ENTRY FORMALITIES:
Permits are required for traveling to Mizoram. Indian tourists intending to visit Mizoram require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Foreign Tourists required Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit the state which is valid for a period of 10 days. Permits can be extended.
BEST TIME TO VlSlT:
Mid September to mid March is considered the best time for traveling to Mizoram.
Day 01 : Kolkata-Aizawl
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