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)

Important Information

STD Zone : Aizawl-I 0389, Champai-I 03831, Demagiri 03834

Summer : March to May
Monsoon : June to August
Autumn : September to October
Winter : November to February

Main Languages : Mizo