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Aizawl
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Tourist
Attractions in Aizawl
The various tourist attractions in Aizawl are Vantawng Water
Falls, Palak Lake, Phawngui, Champhai, Lunglei, Mizoram State
Museum, Pukzing Cave, Tamdil Lake, Bora Bazar, Weaving Centre,
Luangmual Handicrafts Centre. |
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Vantawng Water Falls
Vantawng Water falls are located about 137 kms from
Aizawl. These water falls are the largest, highest and
most magnificent falls in Mizoram, and surrounded by a
lush forest teeming with bamboo groves. The waterfall is
750 feet high. This is a place of awe-inspiring beauty.
Palak Lake
The Palak Lake is situated in an accessible area in the
south of the state. Palak Lake is the most beautiful
lake in the world. It is an abode of aquatic birds with
wild duck of different species. Fish and crab are found
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Bear, tiger,
deer, wild pig and other fauna are found in the forest
surrounding the lake.
Phawngui
"Phawngui" or the Blue Mountain, is the highest mountain peak
in Mizoram. The Blue Mountain is considered as the abode of
gods to whom annual sacrifices are offered. On the peak, there
is a level ground about 200 hectares which is surrounded by
matted bamboo groves, bewutiful trees, rare flora species,
orchids and rhododendrons which have survived owing to the
isolation of the mountain. There are breathtaking views of the
blue hazed hills and vales.
Lunglei
Lunglei, about 235 kms from Aizawl is the district
headquarters and the second largest town in Mizoram. It is a
good place for visiting the interiors of south Mizoram. At
Demmagiri, to its west, is the beautiful valley of the river
Karbafuli. The Buddha's image near Mualchung village was found
near Lunglei town. On either side of the image, there are
engravings of dancing girls.
Mizoram State Museum
Mizoram State Museum is located in the centre of the town.
This small and interesting museum gives a good insight into
Mizo traditions, culture and history. The variety of objects
are exhibited here which are not usually found elsewhere. |
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Champhai
Champhai is a bustling commercial town, about 192 kms
from Aizawl. Champhai is a good base for trekkers,
especially in the spring season. The rhododendrons in
the surrounding hills are particularly beautiful.
Champhai offers a beautiful view of the Myanmar hills.
Ruantlang, about 5 kms away from Champhai is the
traditional village of Mizos. The |
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age old traditional Mizo way of
life is still preserved here. |
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Pukzing
Cave
Pukzing Cave about 25-km wide is the biggest cave said to have
been carved out using a hairpin by a sturdy man called "Mualzavata".
Tamdil Lake
Tamdil Lake is located about 60 kms from Aizawl. Tamdil lake
is the largest lake in Mizoram. It is also a fish farm, a
picnic spot and a get-away place whose serenity and views of
the surrounding hills are reputed. Tamdil Lake is another
abode of aquatic fauna consisting of fish and prawns and wild
life in the enclosing jungle.
Phulpul Grave
Phulpul Grave consists of two graves to which visitors are
attracted because of the legends linked with them.
Bora Bazar
Bora Bazar is the main shopping centre on the other side of
the ridge. The steep Zion St is lined with stalls selling
garments and music cassettes. The main bazar is where the
people are best seen in their traditional costumes selling
produce from the farms and homesteads including river crab in
little wicker baskets.
Weaving Centre
In the Weaving Centre one can watch women at their looms
weaving traditional shawls which are available for sale.
Luangmual Handicrafts Centre
Luangmual Handicrafts Centre is about 7 kms. away. The Khumbou
ceremonial bamboo hat is made here using waterproof material
with H'manthial leaves. |
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