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Mizoram

Perching on the high hills of North Eastern corner, Mizoram is a storehouse of natural beauty with its endless variety of landscape, hilly terrains, meandering streams deep gorges, rich wealth of flora and fauna. Flanked by Bangladesh on the west and Myanmar on the east and south, Mizoram occupies an importance strategic position having a long international boundary of 722 Kms.

Located 3500 feet above the sea level, Mizoram's capital Aizawl is a beautiful hill station. The State museum of Aizawl has an impressive collection of traditional Mizo items which throw light on the culture and tradition of the local people. The mini zoo of the place has different species of animals including the endangered sun bear. Located at a distance of 85 kms from Aizawl, Tamdil lake is visited by most tourist who come to Aizawl. Tamdil is also a popular picnic spot with a breathtaking scenery. Other attractions of Mizoram include Phawngpui, Sibuta Lung, Phulpui Graves, Memorial of Chhingpui, Pangzawal, Mangkahia Lung, Tomb of Vanhimailian and Tualchang.

Mizoram is a mountainous region which became the 23rd State of the Union in February 1987. It was one of the districts of Assam till 1972 when it became Union Territory. Sandwiched between Myanmar in the east and and south and Bangladesh in the west, Mizoram occupies an area of great strategic importance in the north-eastern corner of India. It has a total of 630 miles boundary with Myanmar and Bangladesh. Mizoram has the most variegated hilly terrain in the eastern part of India.

The hills are steep and are separated by rivers which flow either to the north or the south creating deep gorges between the hill ranges. The average height of the hills is about 900 metres. The The highest peak in Mizoram is the Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) with a height of 2210 metres. Mizoram has a pleasant climate. It is generally cool in summer and not very cold in winter.

The inhabitants of Mizoram are called Mizos. Mi means people while Zo means hills. The word Mizo therefore means people of the hills. The Mizos have many tribal groups- Ralte, Paite, Dulien, Poi, Sukte, Pankhup, Jahao, Fanai , Molbem, Taute, Lakher, Dalang, Mar, Khuangli, Falam, Leillul and Tangur. Mizoram celebrates three main festivals namely Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut and Pawl Kut. All the festivals are related to agricultural activities. Feasts and dances are an integral part of the festivities.

To reach Mizoram, tourists can take a direct flight to Aizawl from Kolkata or Guwahati. State carrier Indian Airlines operates regular flights to Aizawl. Mizoram does not have rail connectivity. Lumding in Assam is the nearest railhead from Aizawl. Direct bus services are available to Aizawl from Guwahati. National highway 44 connects the state with rest of the country.