Mizoram is a
small state in the North-eastern part of India with Aizawl as its state
capital. It is one of the Seven sister states of North-eastern India. Mizoram
is considered by many as a beautiful place due to its dramatic landscape and
pleasant climate. Foreign tourists are
required to obtain an 'inner line permit' under the special permit before
visiting.
The permit can
be obtained from Indian missions abroad for a limited number of days or direct
from Mizoram Government authorities within India. It is landlocked by the
neighbouring states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur and with the neighbouring
countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Mizoram is a
place of hills, valleys, lake and rivers with a unique culture of its own. The
state is rich in bird diversity, which has the potentiality to make it a major
birding destination. For Mrs Hume's Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae, Mizoram is a
stronghold. There is also a rare record of the Wild Water Buffalo from the
state. There are several past records of the Sumatran rhinoceros from Mizoram,
then Lushai Hills.
The small
population of wild elephants can be seen in Ngengpui and Dampa Sanctuaries.
There are around 21 major hill ranges with magnificent undulating lush greenery
weave with rivers flowing across, which is very pleasing to the eyes of any
nature lover. Some of the interesting sites are Mizo Poets' Square also knawn as
Mizo Hlakungpui Mual in Mizo, the Great Megaliths locally known as 'Kawtchhuah
Ropui'.
Mizoram being a
hilly terrain is known for its hill stations and its vast natural beauty is
untouched by human urbanisation. Some of the well renowned hill stations of
Mizoram are.
Some of the Hill stations in Mizoram are listed below :-
The Lengpui Airport
near Aizawl is the nearest airport with flights to cities like Kolkata,
Guwahati and Imphal. By Rail, one can reach upto Bairabi in Mizoram, after
which Road transport is the only means. By Road, Aizawl is well connected with
Silchar, Agartala and Imphal.
Climate
Summer of Mizoram is mild with
temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and in the winter the temperatures range
between 7°C and 21°C. It is better to avoid the rains between May and
September, as it rains profusely and keep you indoors.
Other Places of Interest
Phawngpui Peak
is renowned for its numerous orchids and rhododendrons. It is also the highest
mountain peak of the state and is located at an elevation of 2157 metres above
sea level. The largest wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram called Dampa Tiger
Reserve, Murlen National
Park, Vantawng
Falls, Lakes like Palak
Dil and Tam Dil are some of the other places of interest for tourists visiting
Mizoram.
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