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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mizoram
| native_name =
| type = State
| image_skyline = Kawtchhuah_Ropui_Vangchhia_Mapuia_Hnamte_(1).JPG
| image_caption = [[Kawtchhuah Ropui]]
| image_map = India Mizoram location map.svg
| map_caption = Location of Mizoram (marked in red) in [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|23.36|92.8|region:IN-MZ|display=inline,title}}
| coor_pinpoint = Aizawl
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Northeast India]]
| seat_type = Capital
| seat = [[Aizawl]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| population_footnotes =
| population_total = 1091014
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_density_km2 = auto
| blank_info_sec2 = 91.58%<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/state/mizoram.html|title=Census Population|work=Census of India|publisher=Ministry of Finance India|access-date=7 August 2012}}</ref> (3rd)2011 Census
| blank1_name_sec2 = [[Official language]]
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Mizo language|Mizo]].<ref>{{citation |last=Commissioner, Linguistic Minorities |title=41st report: July 2002 - June 2003 |page=paras 28.4, 28.9 |url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/23.htm | access-date = 16 July 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070224124226/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/23.htm  |archive-date = 24 February 2007}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|http://mizoram.gov.in}}
| footnotes = {{ref|cap|†}} It was elevated to the status of a full State by the State of Mizoram Act, 1986
}}

'''[[Mizoram]]''' is a state in the northeast of [[India]]. There have been many attempts to increase revenue but the lack of amenities makes it a hurdle for tourists. However, the State continues to promote itself and many projects have been initiated. The tourism ministry continues to maintain or upgrade its tourist lodges throughout the state. Foreign tourists are required to obtain an 'inner line permit' under the [[Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958 (India)|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. The state is rich in bird diversity, which has the potentiality to make it a major [[birding]] destination.<ref>Choudhury, A.U. (2008) '' A pocket guide to the birds of Mizoram''. Gibbon Books & The Rhino Foundation for Nature in North East India, Guwahati, India. 122pp. [Supported by Oriental Bird Club, UK]</ref> Mizoram is a stronghold for [[Mrs. Hume's pheasant]] (''Syrmaticus humiae'').<ref>Choudhury, A.U. (2002). ''Survey of Mrs Hume's pheasant in North East India''. Technical Report No. 5. The Rhino
Foundation for Nature in NE India, Guwahati, India. 30pp. [Final report to the Oriental Bird Club, UK]</ref> There is also a rare record of the [[wild water buffalo]] from the state.<ref>Choudhury, A.U. (2010). ''The vanishing herds: wild water buffalo''. Gibbon Books & The Rhino Foundation for Nature in NE India, Guwahati, India. 184pp. [Supported by CEPF & Taiwan Forestry Bureau]</ref> There are several past records of the [[Sumatran rhinoceros]] from Mizoram, then [[Lushai Hills]].<ref>Choudhury, A.U. (1997) The status of the Sumatran rhinoceros in north-eastern India. ''Oryx'' 31(2):151–152</ref> The small population of wild elephants can be seen in [[Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary|Ngengpui]] and Dampa Sanctuaries.<ref>Choudhury, A.U. (2001) The wild elephant ''Elephas maximus'' in Mizoram. ''J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc''. 98(3): 439–441</ref>

==Major towns and cities of Mizoram==
{{wide image|Aizawl Panoramic View.jpg|800px|A panorama of Aizawl taken from Zemabawk||none}}

===Aizawl===
[[Aizawl]] is the capital of the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Mizoram]] in [[India]]. It is also the centre of all important government offices, state assembly house and civil secretariat. The main tourist attraction in Aizawl are:[[File:View of the ridgetop city of Aizawl, state capital of Mizoram.jpg|thumb|300px|View of Aizawl]]

*'''[[Hmuifang]]''' is about 50 km from [[Aizawl]] with an elevation of 1619 metres. The mountain is still covered with virgin forests reserved since the Mizo Chief's time<ref name="HMUIFANG TOURIST RESORT">{{cite web|title=HMUIFANG TOURIST RESORT|url=http://tourism.mizoram.gov.in/page/hmuifang-tourist-resort.html|publisher=Govt of Mizoram|access-date=24 August 2012}}</ref>

===Khawbung===
'''[[Khawbung]]''' is a sub-town and the administrative headquarters of Khawbung RD Block<ref>[http://khawbung.mizoram.gov.in/ The Official Website of Khawbung RD Block] Khawbung RD Block</ref> in Champhai District. The village has an interesting tourist site {{cite web | url=http://www.hlakungpui.com | title=Mizo Poets' Square | access-date=22 March 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ | archive-date=26 September 2016 | url-status=dead}} which is also known as Mizo Hlakungpui Mual. [[File:Khawbung.JPG|thumb|300px|View of Khawbung Sub-Town]]
* '''[[Mizo Hlakungpui Mual]]'''- is a monument to commemorate [[Mizo language|Mizo]] poets.<ref name="Mizoram">{{cite web | url=http://tourismmizoram.com/destinations#HM | title=Mizoram Tourism | publisher=tourismmizoram.com | work=Hlakungpui Mual (Poets' Square) | access-date=22 January 2012}}</ref> It was set up in 1986.<ref>[http://www.hlakungpui.com Hlakungpui website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ |date=26 September 2016 }} Retrieved 21 January 2012</ref> It is located at the southern edge of Khawbung Village.
* '''Kawtchhuah Ropui'''<ref>[http://khawbung.mizoram.gov.in/Mizo%20Heritage%20Sites/Interim%20Report%20on%20the%20Ongoing%20Survey%20of%20Mirawng%20Kawng.htm Khawbung RD Block] Interim Report on Mirawng kawng</ref> is a cluster of megaliths found near Vangchhia Village. Nearly 200 stones were erected. Those stones were dressed with embossed figures. It was declared as National Importance of Heritage in India.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120604000615/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120603/jsp/frontpage/story_15563719.jsp The Telegraph website] Kawtchhuah Ropui</ref>

===Thenzawl===
[[File:Thenzawl golf course.jpg|thumb|300px|Thenzawl golf course]]
[[Thenzawl]] is a town located in the middle of Mizoram, the main tourist attractions are:
* '''[[Vantawng Falls]]''' is located {{convert|5|km}} south of Thenzawl.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.india9.com/i9show/Vantawng-Falls-14604.htm | title = Vantawng Falls | publisher =india9 | access-date = 2010-06-24 }}</ref>
*'''[[Thenzawl Golf Course]]''' extends over 105 acres with play area of 75 acres and comprises 18 holes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mizoram Gets Its First Golf Resort |url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2020/08/06/mizoram-gets-its-first-golf-resort/ |website=northeasttoday |access-date=4 December 2020}}</ref>
*'''Benkhuaia Thlan''' is the founder of Thenzawl Bengkhuaia invaded Alexandrapur in 1871 kidnapping [[Mary Winchester (Zoluti)|Mary Winchester]] which brought about the British to Mizoram. He died in 1879.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vumson|title=British Invasion of 1871|url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:79UOeFfvUqAJ:zomilibrary.com/main/files/download/738/fullsize+&hl=en&gl=in&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgAbn9-lWlhl0U5xodC14_VSahGNYncV9XkQkQi-0Mh0zKKWg0m2cf3UoZrd1DehWNaZZZiqCoU5iylqywU6kguBvBlMJJ4tPDIIVrsLBZ8Rm0IH687Sq4itU2k_JUTaAUu3Iwj&sig=AHIEtbRE0ZB1HUD6HscYaFPPlz8qtUyfRw&pli=1|publisher=Zomi Library|access-date=1 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410092703/https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache%3A79UOeFfvUqAJ%3Azomilibrary.com%2Fmain%2Ffiles%2Fdownload%2F738%2Ffullsize+&hl=en&gl=in&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgAbn9-lWlhl0U5xodC14_VSahGNYncV9XkQkQi-0Mh0zKKWg0m2cf3UoZrd1DehWNaZZZiqCoU5iylqywU6kguBvBlMJJ4tPDIIVrsLBZ8Rm0IH687Sq4itU2k_JUTaAUu3Iwj&sig=AHIEtbRE0ZB1HUD6HscYaFPPlz8qtUyfRw&pli=1|archive-date=10 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Vaibiak''' is the place from where they took back Mary Winchester.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thenzawlah i kal dawn em?|url=http://www.vanglaini.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12694:thenzawlah-i-kal-dawn-em&catid=105:articles&Itemid=466|access-date=1 September 2012|newspaper=vanglaini}}</ref>
* '''Tualvungi Thlan''' - There are two graves at Phulpui village in the Aizawl district of Mizoram India. It is said that, Zawlpala, Chief of Phulpui village, married the legendary beauty, Talvungi of Thenzawl. Talvungi was subsequently married to the chief of Rothai, Punthia. But, Talvungi could not forget Zawlpala, her previous husband. After many years when Zawlpala died, grief-stricken Talvungi came to Phulpui, dug a pit by the side of Zawlpala's grave and asked an old woman to kill her and bury her in the grave.<ref>{{cite book|last=S. Gajrani|title=History, Religion and Culture of India, Volume 6|year=2004|publisher=Isha Books|pages=224|isbn=9788182050655|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QQWMc7_qj4kC&q=Phulpui+Village+thenzawl&pg=PA224}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Malsawmliana|title=Zawlpala leh Tualvungi Thlan|url=http://malsawmliana.blogspot.in/2012/04/historical-sites-and-monuments-in.html|access-date=1 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510182400/http://malsawmliana.blogspot.in/2012/04/historical-sites-and-monuments-in.html|archive-date=10 May 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''Chawngchilhi Puk''' is a cave located near the Lunglei-Thenzawl Road, a highway in this area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chawngchilhi Puk|url=http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154:chawngchilhi-puk&catid=1:latest-news|work=The Zozam Times|access-date=1 September 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415225322/http://thezozamtimes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154:chawngchilhi-puk&catid=1:latest-news|archive-date=15 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> This cave is featured in a folk tale of a love story between a lady and a snake.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rini Tochhong|title=Chawngchilhi|url=http://mizowritinginenglish.com/2008/04/chawngchilhi.html|publisher=Mizo writing in English|access-date=1 September 2012}}</ref>
* '''[[Tuirihiau falls]]''' is a waterfall near Thenzawl, upstream of Vantawng fall.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lalruatsanga|title=photo|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/50373262@N06/5932873325/|publisher=flickr|access-date=1 September 2012}}</ref>
* '''Thenzawl Deer Park''' has 17 deer (11 female and 6 male) in natural environment.<ref>{{cite web|title=ENVIRONMENT & FOREST MINISTER-IN THENZAWL DEER PARK TLAWH|url=http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-release/environment-forest-minister-in-thenzawl-deer-park-tlawh|publisher=Mizoram DIPR|access-date=1 September 2012}}</ref>

===Lunglei===
[[File:Lunglei View.jpg|thumb|300px|View of Lunglei]]
[[Lunglei]] is a serene town and a major urban hub, situated in the south-central part of [[Mizoram]]. Lunglei district borders Bangladesh on the west via Tlabung sub-division which is an up-and-coming trading center. The name Lunglei means 'stone- lung' and 'bridge- lei' or Stonebridge named after a natural bridge made of stones a few kilometers from the town's area which used to attract curious visitors. The Main tourist attractions in Lunglei are:
* '''Kawmzawl Park'''<ref>{{cite news|title=Kawmzawl park siam mek|url=http://www.ralvengtu.com/contact/621-kawmzawl-park-siam-mek.html|access-date=19 August 2012|newspaper=Ralvengtu}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref>
*''' Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary'''
* '''Saikuti Hall'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Saikuti hall|url=http://archtechconsultants.com/big_images/saikuti-_hall.html|publisher=Architech Consultants|access-date=19 August 2012}}</ref> where most of the [[concerts]] and celebrations are held. A unique [[museum]] has also been established in the hall where local [[painters]] demonstrate their skill and exhibit their works.
==Hill stations==

===Hmuifang Tlang===
[[Hmuifang]] is a resort near [[Aizawl]], Mizoram. It is about 50 km from Aizawl. With an elevation of 1619 metres, the mountain is still covered with virgin forests reserved since the Mizo Chief's time.<ref name="HMUIFANG TOURIST RESORT"/> Hmuifang is on the way to Lunglei.

===Reiek Tlang===
[[Reiek]] is a location 12 km from Aizawl. It rests at an elevation of 1548 metres, overlooking Aizawl and offers a view of the surrounding valleys and hills, on a clear day the plains of [[Bangladesh]] can be seen from the top of the hill. Reiek Hill is surrounded by thick lush green temperate trees and bushes.<ref>{{cite news|title=ANTHURIUM FESTIVAL 2010|url=http://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1154:anthurium-festival-2010-&catid=62:october|access-date=24 August 2012|newspaper=Eastern Panorama}}</ref>

===Sakawrhmuituai Tlang===
[[Sakawrhmuituai]] is a location about 21.7 km from [[Aizawl]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Sakawrhmuituai Hills |url=https://www.mizoramtourism.com/top-destination/68 |website=mizoramtourism.com |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> [[Mizoram]], India. With an elevation of 1,535 metres.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mountain in Mizoram |url=http://mizoram.nic.in/about/hill.htm |website=Mizoram.nic.in |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>

==Lakes==

===Palak Dil===
[[Palak dïl]] (lit. ''Palak Lake'') or Pala Tipo (in [[Mara language]]) is the biggest [[lake]]<ref>[http://www.maraland.net/content/view/452/106/ Mara History at Maraland.net] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090818174059/http://www.maraland.net/content/view/452/106/ |date=18 August 2009 }}</ref> in Mizoram.

==Festivals==

===Chapchar Kut===
[[Chapchar Kut]] is another festival celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of Jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning). This is a spring festival celebrated with great fervour and gaiety.<ref name="Origin of Chapchar Kut">{{cite web|last=Thanzawna|title=Origin of Chapchar Kut|url=http://www.mizoram.nic.in/about/oriofchapcharkut.htm|publisher=Mizoram.nic.in|access-date=9 August 2012}}</ref>

==Wildlife==
[[File:2007-blue-mountain-np.jpg|thumb|300px|Phawngpui]]

===Phawngpui===
[[Phawngpui]] is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram,<ref>{{cite web|title=Phawngpui|url=http://mizotourism.nic.in/phawngpui.htm|publisher=MizoTourism|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130303183739/http://mizotourism.nic.in/phawngpui.htm|archive-date=3 March 2013}}</ref> rising about 2157<ref>{{cite book|last=Pachuau|first=Rintluanga|title=Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography|year=2009|publisher=Northern Book Centre|isbn=978-8172112646|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MYaYKXgAwLwC&q=Phawngpui&pg=PA30}}</ref> metres high near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District. Phawngpui Peak is famous for [[orchids]] and [[rhododendrons]].

===Dampa Tiger Reserve===
[[Dampa Tiger Reserve]] is the largest<ref>{{cite web|title=Dampa Wildlife|url=http://mizotourism.nic.in/dampa_wildlife.htm|publisher=Mizoram Tourism|access-date=20 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130219050951/http://www.mizotourism.nic.in/dampa_wildlife.htm|archive-date=19 February 2013}}</ref> wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram, was notified in 1985 and declared a tiger reserve in 1994. It is situated in the western part of Mizoram state, on the international border with Bangladesh about 127 km from Aizawl. It covers an area of approximately 550 km2.<ref name=mizotourism>{{Cite web| title = Mizoram Tourism - Dampa Tiger Reserve| access-date = 2011-06-26| url = http://mizotourism.nic.in/Dampa%20Wildllife.htm| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110907071655/http://mizotourism.nic.in/Dampa%20Wildllife.htm| archive-date = 7 September 2011}}</ref> The tropical Forests of Dampa are home to rich flora and fauna. It consists of forest interpolated with steep precipitous hills, deep valleys, jungle streams, ripping rivulets, natural salts licks, with an altitudinal zone of 200 m to 800 m. Dampa Tiger Reserve is a part of [[Project Tiger]] funded by the Government of India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tiger Reserve Guide|url=http://projecttiger.nic.in/printableguide_dampha.htm|publisher=Project Tiger|access-date=20 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112065229/http://projecttiger.nic.in/printableguide_dampha.htm|archive-date=12 January 2012}}</ref>

===Murlen National Park===
[[Murlen National Park]] is a [[national park]] located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India.
The size of the park area is 200 km2.<ref>{{cite book|last=Das|first=Chhanda|title=A Treatise on Wildlife Conservation in India|year=2007|publisher=Biswajit Das|isbn=9788187616221|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KlwjSnkh1EAC&q=Murlen+national+Park&pg=PA170}}</ref> The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl, and is close to the [[Chin Hills]]. It covers an area of approximately 100 km2. The Tropical, Semi evergreen and Sub montane Forests of Murlen are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. About 15 species of mammals, 150 species of birds, 35 species of Medicinal plants. 2 species of bamboos & 4 species of orchids so far have been recorded in this Park.At present, 36 people are involved in conservation work of Murlen National Park.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lui dunga ngaw humhalh buaipui mek|url=http://www.vanglaini.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13577:lui-dunga-ngaw-humhalh-buaipui-mek&catid=99:tualchhung&Itemid=2|access-date=22 August 2012|newspaper=Vanglaini}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|India|Society}}
* [[Tourism in North East India]]
* [[Tourism in Assam]]
* [[Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Mizoram}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120502114607/http://mizotourism.nic.in/index.htm Mizoram Tourism Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ Mizo Hlakungpui Mual]
*[http://khawbung.mizoram.gov.in/ The Official Website of Khawbung RD Block]

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