Places To See

¤ Aizawl (Capital of Mizoram)

The capital is on a 4,000 feet high ridge surrounded by valleys and hills. The Tropic of Cancer runs through the capital. The city has a temperate climate throughout the year that makes the place an ideal hill destination. Due to its altitude and the environment with gentle contours and greenery, the place is a relaxing and serene getaway. Anyone visiting Aizawl will be taken aback by the emerald Tlawng River Valley in the west and the dazzling Turial River Valley in the east. Aizawl is both political and the cultural center of Mizoram. It is considered to be the commercial hub of the entire state as all the commercial activities are centered here. Some of the worth visiting destination at Aizawl are Tamdil Lake, Bung (16 kms away) and Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary (A tiger reserve).


¤ Mizoram State Museum


The State Museum is situated on McDonald's hill at Zarkawt. The museum exhibits a wide array of costumes, artifacts and historical relics. Glimpses on this traditional clothes, artifacts and historical relics can reveal much of the culture and the frontal representation of heritage of the tribes. Some of the weapons that are displayed here have been used in battles fought many years ago.


¤ Palak Lake

The lake is situated in the southern part of Mizoram of the Chhimutipui District. It is a picturesque oval shaped lake, also one of the biggest lake in the state. A variety of water birds and water lilies taking this lake as their natural habitat cover a large part of the waterfronts. The lake is believed to be created as a result of an earthquake or a flood. Legend also has it that the village that was once submerged deep under the water still remains intact underneath.


¤ Phawnpui

The majestic peak which is also known as the Blue Mountain has a dominating presence in all parts of Mizoram. The peak with its flora and fauna is a favourite site for the trekkers and the adventure-seekers. It is 300 kms away from the capital city and close to the Myanmar border. A variety of fragrant herbs, rare species of orchids and rhododendrons are found growing here. For the adventurous people wanting for lodging before the thrill, Sangau and Vawmbuk village have accommodation.


¤ Champhai Town

The arresting sight of a beautiful scenery of a virgin forest can be seen from the town. The tourist can also view the hills of Myanmar. It also serve as the trade center between India and Myanmar. The natural small streams or the natural purified water coming out of the rocky portion of the Vaphai Hillock called the Fiara Yui and the Melancholy Place of the legendary girl Lianchhiari on the south of Champhai along the Indo-Myanmar border is a very interesting site for the tourists.


¤ Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary

This is a sanctuary where the animal lovers would find very interesting and thrilling. It is situated in the western part of Mizoram and is adjacent to another sanctuary by the name of Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary. For visiting the sanctuary, 240 kms have to be travelled from Aizawl through the Thenzawl village. The sanctuary covers an area of 50 sq. Kms and acts as a corridor for elephants which migrate form Bangladesh. Tiger, leopard, hoolock gibbon, leaf monkey , sambar, barking deer and a variety of birds can be found in the sanctuary.