Famous Attractions and Places Of Interest In Mizoram

Aizwal City

The capital of Mizoram, "The Home of the Highlanders", is the hallmark of tribal culture. Endowed with immense natural beauty, it has the meandering Tlwang River, the exquisite landscape, and peaked hills of Durtlang assuming a natural boundary to the South of Aizwal. The city has prominence because of the Government Offices, State Assembly House and Civil Secretariat. The legendary folklores, the enchanting views make the city a place abuzz with activities and liveliness. It is also famous for jhum crops and bamboo dance here are really popular.

Lawngtlai City

This district shares its boundaries with Lunglei and Saiha Districts. The destination is an abode of minor ethnic tribal groups of Lai and Chakma. Endowed with a tropical climate, the district is ideal for the wild flora and fauna. It is covered with tropical wet evergreen, mixed deciduous forest and wild banana forests. You will easily find skima wallichi, Banyan tree, Gulmohar tree, Gamari, Jarus, Champa and several kinds of bamboos, different species of climbers and numerous kinds of wild fruits.

Lunglei City

This tourist destination has abundant and exclusive flora and fauna along with the beautiful atmosphere. The nearby picnic spots of Khawiva and District Park at Zobawk attracts tourists in herds. The climatic conditions, the natural charm and the magnetic tranquil peace make it an ideal hill station. The tropical forests of this region shelters various endangered animals like tiger, wild boars, leopards, monkeys, barking deer, sambars and elephants, and many other migratory animals of the world. Some rare species of birds like the hornbills, pen-pheasants, tragopans, flower-peckers, sunbirds and the thrush family are also found in the woods.

Champai City

This thronging commercial city has an amazing view of Myanmar hills. The belief goes as the history of Mizoram starts and ends at Champai. The pleasant climate, picturesque charm, riotous rice fields and green hillocks attract many tourists. The major tourist attractions are Kungawrhi Puk (cave), Tiau Lui (River), Rih Dil (Lake), Lianchhiari Lunglen Tlang (Cliff), Thasiama Seno Neihna (Plateau), Manghaia Lung (Memorial Stone) and Fiara Tui. Do not miss out to check the famous Rohdil Lake close to the town.

Kolasib City

This small travel town is located on the way to Silchar and Aizwal. You will experience the extraordinary ways of lifestyle, traditions, legends and beliefs here. The simple people of the district are of Mongolian breed and are mainly into farming. The hot travel spots for tourists are the lavish orchids, the peaceful surroundings, the Tlawng River. How about a fishing expedition in this river. Great idea indeed! He Bairabi Hydel Project, Regional Research Station of the Rubber Research Institute of India and an Industrial Estate function of the district is also worth visiting.

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Tourist attractions in Mizoram

Mizoram tourism has a lot of travel attractions and tourist places to visit that make it an ideal place for your holiday vacations. This amazing land has much in store for you which you discover when you explore it by undertaking Mizoram tourism. Some of the prime attractions are:

Phawngpui Hill View Attractions

This biggest mountain of the state is deemed as the home of God. It offers an excellent view of azure Myanmar hills. It is rich in exotic fauna, many fragrant herbs and rare species of orchids and rhododendrons. Being situated on the bank of the river Kolodyne, it has breathtaking expanse.

Phulpui Grave

This grave has a love story of Tualvungi, a raging beauty of her time, and Zawlpala the Phulpui chief, that had a tragic climax. Phulpui dug a pit near his husband, Zawlpala's grave and asked an old woman to kill her and then bury her in the grave.

Sibuta Lung

A Historic Stone Sculpture: Do not miss out to visit this historical stone depicting a fable of revenge and seizing of relationships to have an emotional experience. It is believed that the chief of over 2000 houses was angry because of a girl named Darlai, whom he erected and locked her body inside the stone.

Mangkhia Lung monument

It is located on the boundaries of India and Myanmar. The memorial stone of Mangkhia is an absolutely wonderful monument. Which is visited by tourist during their trip to Mizoram?

Thangliana Lung Grave

It is a memorial stone of Captain T.H. Lewin, the first Englishman who visited Mizoram. This stone is an ark of his popularity and affinity with the Mizo population who are said to be very warm and welcoming.

Chhingpuii Memorial

Built in the memory of a young woman called Chhingpuii who was exceedingly beautiful, it is situated between Baktawng and Chhingchhip villages. The stone memorial reminds one of the legendary love life of Chhingpuii and Kaptluanga.

Suangpuilawn Inscriptions

The attractions of inscriptions on the stone slab here are obscure. It is maintained that these inscriptions are done by the ancient habitats of the area.

Budha's Image

There is an engraved image of Buddha with dancing girls on each side. A Tour of this area in North East India is marked with Buddhist influence. According to one belief, the frequent Buddhists from the hills did the Buddha engraving.

Pangzawl

Pangzawl is a Village in Hnahthial Block in Lunglei District of Mizoram State, India. It is located 29 KM towards North from District head quarters Lunglei, 18 KM from Hnahthial, 87 KM from State capital Aizawl. This village has an affiliation to the tragic story of Chawngungi, a very beautiful girl and much sought for a girl. Sawngkhara won and married her. But the girl soon died and the lad remained mourning for his entire life.

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How to Reach Mizoram

By Air : Aizwal is thoroughly connected by flights from major cities like Kolkata, Imphal and Guwahati.

By Rail : The closest railway station for Aizwal is Silchar in Assam. There are many trains from Guwahati also which take 19 hours to reach Aizwal.

By Road : Aizwal is accessible from Shillong and Guwahati by road. Aizwal is connected by buses and taxies with Silchar through NH 54.

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