Mizoram

Mizoram is one place where everybody is treated with equality. There are no social classes as in most parts of India, and no discrimination of sexes. Hospitality is considered to be of paramount importance here. The people of this hilly and picturesque state are of Mongoloid descent and skilful with their hands. Fairs and festivals in Mizoram are always a treat to watch.

General Information

Latitudes : 21 degree 58' & 24 degree 35' N
Longitudes : 92^o 15' & 93^o 29' E
Area : 21,087 Square Kilometers, With Assam - 123 kilometers, With Tripura - 277 kilometers
Inter State Border : with Manipur - 95 kilometers, With Myanmar - 404 kilometers
International Border : With Bangladesh - 318 kilometers
Capital : Aizawl
Temperature : 11^o - 21^oC in winter & 20^o - 30^oC in summer
Average rainfall : 250 per annum
Population : 8,91,058
Female Population : 4,31,275
Male Population : 4,59,783
Sex Ratio : 938 female per 1000 male
Literacy : 88.49 (Second Highest in the country)
Highest Point : Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) 2,210/2065 M
Religion : Christian
Languages : English, Mizo, Hindi.
No. of Assembly Constituency : 40
District : 8
Autonomous District Council : 3
State Animal : Serow (Saza)
State Bird : Hume's Bartailed Pheasant (Vavu)
State Flower : Dancing Girl (Aiting)
State Tree : Mesual Ferrea/Nahar (Herhse)
Longest River : Tlawng 185.15 kilometers

Places to See in Mizoram

Aizawl, The capital of Mizoram
Lawngtlai
Lunglei
Champai
Kolasib
Phawngpui
Sibuta Lung
Thangliana Lung
Suangpuilawn Inscriptions
Tualchang

Adventure in Mizoram

Trekking & Mountaineering:
Champai - Phawngpui - Lunglei Town - Phawngpui National Park - Aizwal - Reiek tlang - Aizwal - Hmuifang Hang

Caves of Mizoram

Pukzing Cave
Kungawrhi Puk
Lamsial Puk
Khuangchera pak

Lakes of Mizoram

Tamdil Lake (Aizawl District)
Palak Lake (Chhimtuipui District)
Rungdil Lake (Suangpuilawn Village)

Festivals and Fairs on Mizoram

Chapchar Kut (March)
Anthurium Festival (June)
Thalfavang Kut (November)
Christmas (December)

Wildlife of Mizoram

Murlen National Park
Tualchang Wildlife Sanctury
Vanhimailian Wildlife Park
Ngengpui Wildlife Park
Khawanglung Wildlife Park
Thorangtlang Wildlife Park

Heritage of Mizoram

Phawnpui
Sibuta lung
Phulpui Grove
Pangzawal
Chhingpui
Mangkahia Lung
Lunguandawt
Tualchang
Vanhimailian

Pilgrimage / Places of worship in Mizoram

Mizoram Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church of Mizoram
Evangelical Church of Maraland
Salvation Army
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Lairam Jesus Christ Baptist Church (LIKBK)
The Pentecostals

Art and Craft in Mizoram

Cane & Bamboo Craft :
Hats made of cane, bamboo cones, japis and circular boxes, traditional headgear
Basketry :
Tlamen, Paiem and Dawrawn
Weaving :
Puans, Puan Dum, Puan Chei, Puon Zeh, Zawl Puon, Puon Laisen, Thangchhuah puan, Ngotekherh

Dance and Music in Mizoram

Khuallam
Cheraw
Sarlamkai/Solakia
Chailam
Chawnglaizawn
Chheihlam

Cuisine of Mizoram

Lentils
Bamboo shoots
Fish
Pork
Chicken
Wild Game Meat
Rice
Local Wine
(Zu) Tea

Connectivity of Mizoram

By Air: The state has its airport in the capital city of Aizawl. Several airlines operate regular flights to and from Aizawl. Important cities in the rest of India like Kolkata, Imphal are linked to Aizawl by air.
By Rail: The state does not have any railway station in its boundary. The most convenient Railway Station is Silchar, which is a 6/8 hours drive from Aizawl. Silchar is serviced by important trains and is linked to the rest of India with convenient railway network.
By Road: The road network in the state is quite convenient. National Highway 54 connects the capital city Aizawl with the rest of the country through Silchar. Aizawl is also accessible from other important north-eastern cities in India like Shillong (450kms) and Guwahati (506kms)