Mizoram

Tall misty peaks, cavernous valleys, garrulous streams and quaint tribal villages shrouded in myths & mystery fuse together to form the beautiful state of Mizoram. A lesser know destination, untouched and unexplored; Mizoram is the breathtaking realm of the Mizos or the highlanders. Intriguing cuisine, tribal dance forms, colorful traditional wear and melodious music add zest to the cultural panorama of Mizoram.

Major Destinations

Major Attractions

• Durtlang Hills- Spellbinding views and quaint trekking trails.
• Mizoram State Museum- Showcasing the history, culture and traditions of Mizoram.
• Bung and Paikhi- Picnic spots.

Nearby Excursions form Aizawl

• Tamdil Lake- 110kms for Aizawl
• Vantawng Falls- 137kms from Aizawl
• Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary- 170kms from Aizawl

Major Attractions

• Murlen National Park
• Rih Dil Lake- The arbitrary political boundaries lead to this common claim “Rih Dil is the largest lake in Mizoram, but is situated in Myanmar”. Beautiful heart shaped lake that harbors various myths and legends.
• Thasiama Seno Neihna- A trekker’s delight, this verdant plateau offers spellbinding vistas and legendary folklores.
• Mura Puk- the caves of Mura Puk are a marvel of architecture and host to loads of mythical narratives.
• ?Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary

Other Destinations in Mizoram

• Lunglei
• Serchhip
• Lawngtlai

Fairs and Festivals of Mizoram

• Christmas
• Chapchar Kut Festival- Spring Festival associated with the world-famous Bamboo Dance of Mizoram.
• Mim Kut- Maize Festival
• Pawl Kut- Harvest Festival

Shopping in Mizoram
Hand woven traditional skirt called Paun, typical Mizo hat made of bamboo & leaves, fine woven shawls, bamboo handicrafts and colorful bags are some of the memorabilia you may pick from the Bara Bazaar in Aizawl.

Food in Mizoram
Typical Mizo food is usually cooked in mustard oil and served on banana leaf with rice as the staple dish. Bai-a flavored broth of pork, bamboo shoots and vegetables, Koat Pitha, a snack made with rice flour & banana, Vawksa Rep-herb flavored pork, bamboo shoots fried & tossed in herbs, Panch Phoran Tarka- a spicy fried dish prepared both vegetarian and with chicken; are some of the must-try Mizo delicacies.

Best Time to Visit
Mizoram is best visited in the winter months from October to April.

How to Reach
By Air- Lengpui Airport, around 30kms from Aizawl is well connected by air to major cities in the region.
By Rail- The nearest railhead is in Silchar, Assam, around 175kms from Aizawl.
By Road- A good network of highways and roads connect Mizoram to the major cities in the region.