Mizoram
is one of the youngest states in the country situated in the north-eastern
part of India.Mizoram became the 23rd state of the Indian Union on 29th of
February 1987. Mizoram is perched like a lone sentinel on the tip of the
north eastern border of India.Mizoram is sandwiched between Burma on the
east and south, Bangladesh and Tripura in the west and Assam and Manipur to
the north.
Mizoram, predominantly a Christian populated state, is towards the
southernmost tip of the North-Eaastern states, sharing borders with Manipur,
Assam, Tripura then jutting down between Myanmar and Bangladesh. Lushai Hill
District was the name given by the British. It was part of the state of
Assam until it became a Union Territory in 1972.Later on it was called
Mizoram.
Mizoram, a land of the Highlanders,lies in the north east corner of India.
The hills with an average height of 900 mt, run in ridges from north to
south. These steep hills are cut apart by rivers creating deep gorges.
Champhai
204
km away from Aizawl lies this subdivisional headquarter town on the Myanmar
border. Offering a cool climate and a stunning view of the hills of Myanmar.
Vantawng
137 km away from Aizawl lies this beautiful waterfall. The highest in
Mizoram, it is only 5 km away from the hill station of Thenzawl.
Tamdil
A natural lake 6Okm from Aizawl, and 10 km from the beautiful tourist
resort of Saitual village, it lies in the heart of a cool virgin forest. A
dream lake that offers an ideal spot for tourist to picnic.
Capital( Aizawl)
Aizawl,
located at nearly 4,000 feet above sea -level, is a religious and cultural
centre of the Mizos. Aizwal, the scenic capital of Mizoram, is dotted with
quaint timber houses and a profusion of flowers. Each house has its own
window box of profusely blooming orchids. The streets echo with melodies
emanating from the guitars of Aizawl youth playing at nearly every street
corner. Aizwalis also a religious and cultural centre of the Mizos. Champai,
Tamdil, Vantawng fall and Thenzawl are some of the other important tourist
centres in this state. Champai, Tamdil, Vantawng fall and Thenzawl are some
of the other important tourist centres in this state. Tamdil's fame rests on
its natural lake; Vantawang has the highest waterfall in Mizoram and Champai
offers a view of the Myanmar hills.
