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 Evergreen,
Mizoram is naturally gifted with wooded hills, swift flowing
rivers, silver streams and still lakes, the combination of all
of which is a rarity. Comprising of the former north and south
Lushai hill districts, Mizoram is a land of great natural beauty,
an endless variety of landscape with rich flora and fauna, clusters
of whispering pines and quaint villages. The hilly city Aizwal
located nearly 4,000 feet above sea level is a religious and
cultural centre of Mizoram. There are numerous wonders and surprises
in store for tourists. Champhai is a beautiful resort on Myanmar
border, Tamdil is a natural lake with virgin forests and Vantawang
falls are simply mesmerising. Quite interesting is the Mizo
mode of life, which is greatly influenced by the western culture.
Many of their present customs are a mixture of their old tradition
and the western pattern of life. Music is a passion for the
Mizos and the young boys and girls take to western music avidly
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| GETTING
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Aizwal is connected
to Kolkata by daily flights. Mizoram is connected through the
Lengpui Airport of Aizwal with Guwahati, Silchar and Kolkata
by Indian Airlines services and few other private airlines.
The nearest railhead is Silchar in Assam (184 kms) away. There
is no train service inside the state. Silchar is the most convenient
railhead for the state, connected with most of the major places
in India. Aizwal is connected by National Highway No.54 to the
rest of the country via Silchar. Some of the distances are Guwahati-
506 kms, Imphal- 374 kms, Kohima- 497 kms, Shillong- 430 kms
and Agartala- 443 kms. Silchar can be reached from Guwahati
by several train services. Buses, both government and private,
and taxies runs widely, to and from Aizwal.
ENTRY FORMALITIES
Foreign tourists intending to visit Mizoram require a Restricted
Area Permit. The foreign tourists can obtain the Permit from
all Indian Missions abroad, all Foreigners Regional Registration
Officers (FRROs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chief Immigration
Officers, Chennai, Home Ministry, Government of India, New Delhi
and Home Commissioner, Government of Mizoram, Aizwal.
Domestic tourists should contact the following for a permit.
Delhi: +91-11-23015951, Kolkata: +91-33-24757887, Guwahati:
+91-361-2529411, Shillong: +91-364-2520315, Silchar: +91-3782-225655. |
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| WHAT
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Aizwal
Aizwal, the state capital city, is an ideal hill station for
tourists looking for solitude, pristine environment, freshness
and a mild temperature throughout the year. This century old
citadel-like city, with its timber houses and profusion of flowers
is set on a ridge at an altitude of 4000 ft approximately above
sea level. From Aizwal, visitors can enjoy the stunning vistas
of the lush emerald Tlawng River Valley in the west and the
Turial River Valley in the east. Facing north, the rugged visage
of the beautiful high craggy hills of Durtlang are encountered,
another slice of Mizoram's legendary natural beauty. Aizwal
is the political and cultural centre of Mizoram. It is the seat
of the State Government as well as private and public sector
offices and a prime commercial hub of the state. Major attractions
in the city are State Museum, Bara Bazar, Bung and Falklawn
Mizo Village.
Tamdil
(85 kms from Aizwal) This natural lake is reputed for its fish
and prawns, a getaway that gives one an excellent opportunity
to see some of the prettiest areas of Mizoram. Boat rides, relaxation
by the tranquil waters and a hike or drive into the nearby jungles
are some activities one can take up while at Tamdil.
Vantawang
(152 kms from Aizwal) Surrounded by a vast stretch of thick
bamboo forests close to Thenzawl hill station is Mizoram's highest
waterfall Vantawang (750 ft.). This popular water body is worth
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Phawngpui
(300 kms from Aizwal) One of the finest encounters with Mizoram's
splendid vistas is Phawngpui, its highest peak, which is extremely
popular with trekkers and adventure enthusiasts. The Blue Mountain,
as it is often referred to, is close to Myanmar border. Fragrant
herbs and rare species of orchids and rhododendrons are found
here.
Saiha
(378 kms from Aizwal) Saiha is an angler's paradise on the Chhimtuipui,
the state's biggest river. Overnight stay can be arranged at
the tourist lodge at Saiha. Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) is 30
kms away.
Lunglei
Situated in South Mizoram, this district headquarter town is
a very popular hill station offering some fascinating vignettes
of Mizoram's legendary natural beauty that are quite spell binding.
Champhai
(200 kms from Aizwal) This place is adorned with breathtaking
natural locations. This bustling commercial hub on the Indo-Myanmar
borderline also attracts nature lovers by the droves.
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