Those who love hills would also love Mizoram, the state that has 21 major peaks of varied heights. High hills and breathtaking valleys along with rivers and lakes make Mizoram one of the most sought after holiday destinations in North East India. It is one of the ‘Seven Sister States’, as the seven states in the north eastern India are referred to. Mizoram shares borders with three states in India namely Assam, Manipur and Tripura and also with Bangladesh and Myanmar, the two neighboring countries.
Mizoram
1. Vantawang Falls
Vantawang Falls is claimed to be the highest and most spectacular waterfalls in the state. The fall is located in Vanva River near Thenzawl and is surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain. Reach there in the afternoon for an awesome photography session and carry the best memories of Mizoram with you.
2. Palak Lake
Situated near Phura Village at a distance of around 400 km south of Aizawl, Palak Lake is an oval shape natural lake. One of the most popular lakes in Mizoram, this beautiful waterbody covers an area of around 1 sq km and is surrounded by lush virgin forests. Apart from the scenic landscape the lake vicinity is also popular for housing exotic species of flora and fauna. The adjacent areas to the lake are inhabited by the most common wetland birds and birds from hill. Palak Lake is also considered as the stop-over for migrating Pintail Duck.
3. Phulpui Grave
Phulpui Grave is a popular element of sightseeing tour in Mizoram and known among the travellers for its twin graves. The legend behind the formation of the grave revolves around a love story which states that once Zawlpala, the Chief of Phulpui village, married the gorgeous beauty, Talvungi of Thenzawl. During those days polygamy used to be practised.
4. Dampa Tiger Reserve
Dampa Tiger Reserve is one of the top wildlife destinations in Mizoram. This reserve forest is a home to a number of wild animals such as leopards, barking deer, Indian Python, wild boar, slow loris, etc. It was declared as a Tiger Reserve area in 1994.
5. Mizoram State Museum
One should never miss out on visiting the Mizoram State Museum, as it gives the best glimpse of Mizoram. The exhibits at the museum explain about the rich culture, tribe, customs of Mizoram and one can even get to see the commodities and utensils used by the locals. A visit here will help us learn the culture of Mizoram better.
6. Lunglei
Lunglei is the second-largest town in Mizoram. Earlier, it served as the capital of South Lushai Hill District. Now, Lunglei or Lungleh is one of the well-known destinations in Mizoram.
7. Champhai
Champhai overlooks the largest plains in the state of Mizoram. It offers a spectacular view of Myanmar’s hill ranges. It is famously referred to as the ‘Fruit Bowl of Mizoram’. It is also home to ancient relics and monuments, which reflect the rich past of the land. Given below are some of the leading tourist attractions in Champhai.