Mizoram Tourism
Capital : Aizawl
Area : 21,081 sq. km
Population : 689,756 (1997)
Literacy rate : 95%
Religion : Christianity,Hinduism and Buddhism
Annual Rainfall : 3,000 mm
Maximum Temperature : 29°C
Minimum Temperature : 10°C
Languages : Mizo, English
Mizoram lies between the countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar (Burma). This
state is mainly inhabited mainly by tribesmen who are mostly Christian at
present. This state recently has been declared the most literate state in
India overtaking Kerala which was previously India's most literate state.
Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram which is built on a hill slope and offers
wonderful panaromic views of the surrounding hills.
Tourist Attraction of Mizoram
Aizawl
Aizawl is capital of Mizoram and is located at an altitude of 4000 ft. above
sea level. The population of Aizawl is approximately 2 lakhs. Aizawl is
situated on a high ridge surrounded on the east by the deep green valley
of river Tuirial and on the west, by river Tlawng, and on the north by beautiful
high craggy hills of Durtlang.Aizawl is an ideal hill station adorned by
picturesque scenery and peaceful surrounding with enjoyable weather.
Tamdil Lake
Tamdil Lake is located 85 km from Aizawl near saitual village. It is a beautiful
natural lake in the midst of cool, green forest. It offers an ideal picnic
spot and boating facilities for the tourists. People coming here usually
enjoy and pass their long hours in boating is this wonderful lake. Accommodation
to stay is also available at the Tourist lodge, at Saitual village only
7 km away from the lake.
Vantawng Waterfalls
Vantawng waterfalls is located near an idyllic beautiful town of Thenzawl,
137 km from Aizawl. This waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls of Mizoram,
fall from a height of 750 ft. This fall is surrounded by a lush green tropical
forest filled with bamboo groves.
Champhai
Champhai place is situated on Indo-Myanmar border, 192 km from Aizawl. It
is a cool and healthy surrounded by blue hills. From here a tourist can
view the fabulous hills of Myanmar hills. The town is a fast developing
venue for Indo-Myanmar border trade for marketing all kinds of goods. The
famous Rohdil lake inside Myanmar is only 22 km
.
