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More Information ->Aizawl - the
State Capital
Aizawl, the scenic capital of Mizoram, with its surrounding area
and the rest of the state have been developed to meet the influx
of domestic and foreign tourists. The largest city in the
states, but still very remote. Aizawl is located at 3715 feet
from the sea level, and is a religious and cultural centers of
the Mizos. Aizawl lies just north of Tropic of cancer.
| Population : |
260, 000 |
| Weather: |
Summer : Max : 30o C Min: 20oC
Winter: Max : 21o C Min 11o C |
| Rainfall: |
3,000 m |
| Altitude |
1132 metres/ 3715 Ft (more
information about some locality ) |
| Best time to visit: |
October - March |
| Wear: |
Cottons during summer and woolen
during winter |
| Health issues: |
Mineral water should be consumed
and food should be eaten from licenses outlet |
Language (s)
Official : |
English, Mizo |
| STD/dialing Code: |
0389 |
BY AIR
Nearest airport is Aizawl. Aizawl is connected to Kolkata, (
1 hr 45 min ) and Imphal ( 30 min ). Indian Airlines (
Alliance Air ) flights Kolkata - Aizawl - Kolkata ( daily
service ) and Kolkata - Aizawl - Imphal - Aizawl - Kolkata (
monday, wednesday, friday ), Guwahati - Aizawl (Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday) .
Enquiries Telephone 2573355
Reservation Telephone 2341265, 2344733
BY RAIL
Nearest railhead is Silchar which is in Assam ( 184 km away)
From Guwahati, travel to Silchar by Barak Valley Express,
Cachar Express or the Tripura Passenger. The journey takes
about 19 hrs.
BY ROAD
NH - 54 connects Aizawl with the rest of the country through
Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to
Aizawl ( 6-8 hrs ). Night services are also available.
Aizawl is also accessible by road from Shillong and Guwahati.
Local Transport: Taxis are the chief mode of
transport in the city and rates negotiable. Buses ply on
route within the state.
Place to visit
Bara Bazar: This is the main shopping center with
stalls selling garments and other commodities. The main
bazaar is where the people are best seen in their
traditional costumes selling produce from farms and
homesteads including river crabs with little wicker baskets.
Luangmual Handicarfts Centre: 7 Kms away takes half
an hour to reach by car. The 'Khumbeu' ceremonial bamboo hat
is made here using waterproof 'hnahthial' leaves
Mizoram State Museum: This museum is situated at Mc
Donald Hill in the town center. Open Monday - Friday from
9:00 A.M to 5 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM. Though small, it
has an interesting collection of historical relics, ancient
costumes and traditional implements.
Durtlang Hills: These beautiful, craggy hills offer a
good view of Aizawl.
Mini Zoo: Home to species of animals and birds found
only in the hills of Mizoram
Berawtlang Tourist Complex: This is a recreational
center situated 7 kms away from Aizawl City center. There
are facilities of Restaurant as well as Tourist Cottages
Place of attraction nearby to Aizawl:
| Nearby attraction |
how to get there |
Distances |
| Bung: A beautiful
picnic spot situated on a hill |
by car, local bus and local
taxis are available |
15 Kms |
| Paikhai: A quiet
and enchanting picnic spot |
by car, local bus and local
taxis are available |
16 Kms |
Tamdil: A natural
lake surrounded by cool virgin forests. Tamdil
is the largest lake in Mizoram cultivated as a
fish farm and with provision for boating.
are available |
by car, local bus and local
taxis |
85 kms |
| Dampa: At the
tri-junction of Bangladesh, Tripura and Mizoram,
this wildlife sanctuary is home to the tiger,
elephant, bear, bison and birds species. |
By car, local taxis as well as
Maxi cab |
133 Km |
| Kolasib: Kolasib's
main attraction are the Bairabi Hydel project
and fishing in the Tlawng river in the state. |
(i) By car, Local Taxis can be
hired as well as
(ii) Local bus and Maxi cab are available. |
142 Km |
| Vantawng: It is the
highest and most beautiful waterfall in Mizoram |
By car, local taxis as well as
local bus. |
142 Km |
| Champhai: is a busy
Commercial town and is a Naturalist's paradise.
It is an important agriculture and sericulture
centre. 5 km away from Champhai is the Ruantlang
village where glimses of the ancestral way of
life of the Mizos can still be seen. |
By car, local taxis, luxury bus
as well as Maxi Cab & taxis.
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192 Kms |
| Lunglei: This
rapidly developing town is an excellent place to
visit the interiors of South Mizoram |
By Car, local buses as well as
luxury buses, local taxis and Maxi cabs are also
available. |
235 Kms |
| Phawngpui:
Literally meaning 'Blue Mountain' is located at
a height of 2165 metres. Rich in exotic flowers,
orchids, medicinal herbs, it is preserved by the
Government of Mizoram and is open only to
trekkers and hikers. |
You can be reached by Jeep/Maxi
Cabs which can be hired.
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300 Kms |
| Saiha: With its
picturesque landscape and the Chhimtuipui river
rich in fish, Saiha is a paradise for anglers 45
km from Saiha is the Lake Palak. |
By car, local buses as well as
taxis and Maxi cabs |
388 Km |
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Accommodation (Government):
State Guest House, Bawngkawn
Telephone - (0389) 2340132, 2349979
Fax - 2340132
20 rooms, Double Rs. 350,
Double Deluxe Rs. 500,
Suite Rs. 600. |
Tourist Lodge, Chaltlang
Telephone - (0389) 2341083, 2349421
20 rooms, Single Rs. 200,
Double Rs. 250, Suite Rs. 500. |
Tourist Home, Luangmual
Telephone - (0389) 2332263
14 rooms, and 4 dormitories,
Double Rs. 100,
Dorm Rs. 30 per bed. |
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| Hotel In Aizawl |
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Hotel Chief, Zarkawt
Telephone - (0389) 2346418, 2341097
21 rooms, Single Rs. 297,
Double Rs. 462,
Super Double Deluxe Rs. 528,
Suite Rs. 715 |
Hotel Ritz, Bara Bazar
Telephone - (0389) 2323358, 2310409
36 rooms. Single Rs. 150 - 175,
Suite Rs. 425 - 525 |
Chawlhna Hotel, Zarkawt
Telephone - (0389) 2342292, 2340108
36 rooms, Single Rs. 150 - 170
Double Rs. 180,
Double Deluxe Rs. 280,
Triple Rs. 420 |
Hotel Royale, Bara Bazar
Telephone - (0389) 2311576, 2311577
14 rooms. Single Rs. 250,
Single Deluxe Rs. 350,
Double Rs. 400,
Double Deluxe Rs. 550 |
Hotel Ahimsa, Zarkawt
Telephone - (0389) 2341133
16 rooms. Single Rs. 150,
Double Deluxe Rs. 550 |
Hotel Imperial, Zarkawt
Telephone - (0389) 2348168
38 rooms. Single Rs. 100 - 150,
Double Rs. 250 |
| Shopping:
The main shopping centers in Aizawl is Bara Bazar. Here all kinds of
wears from garments, cosmetics, shoes too vegetable, poultry are
available. This is the main city shopping center. For Handicraft,
Zohanco in Zarkawt has shawls, puan, bags and furnishing materials.
For bamboo works such as baskets, khumbeu the finely mizo woven
bamboo cap are available at MKVI, Sales Emporium, Zarkawt. Besides,
Solomon's Cave is the shopper's paradise for imported garments
cosmetics and shoes.
Entertainment: (Cinema Hall)
- Zodin - Zodin Square
- Pushpak - Zemabawk
- J.L.Cinema - Upper Khatla Road
Travel Agency:
| Name |
Address |
| Morgan Milton Pvt Ltd. |
A/15 Lower Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2321579 |
| Omega Travels |
Tuikual 'S'.Aizawl. 2323548/2325064/2322283 |
| Quality Tours & Travels |
Chanmari, Aizawl. 2341265/2341266 |
| Railways Out Agency |
Treasury Square, Aizawl. 232638 |
| Overseas Courier Service |
2348462/2341097 |
| Cargo Transport |
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| ABC |
Dawrpui, Aizawl.
2322434 |
| Doors Transport |
Babu Tlang, Aizawl. 2322316 |
| ATC |
Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2341328 |
| MS Frieght Courier |
Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2340966 |
| Road Transport |
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| Ahimsa Travel |
Zarkawt, Aizawl 2340975/2350965 |
| Moti Travel |
Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2340029 |
| Sampat |
Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2340011 |
| Greyhound Travel |
Zarkawt, Aizawl.
2322407 |
| Jaganath Travel |
Zarkawt, Aizawl. 2342072/2342812 |
| Capital Travel |
Zarkawt, Aizawl. 2340166/2340045 |
Foreign Exchange/Bank/ATM
- State Bank of India
- UCO Bank
- Vijaya Bank
- MUCO Bank
- Apex Bank
- Mizoram Rural Bank
Hospital:
- Civil Hospital, Upper Bazar, Aizawl
- P.C.Synod Hospital, Durtlang
- Greenwood Hospital, Bawngkawn
- Seventhday Adventist Hospital, Seventhday Tlang, Aizawl.
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