Biggest tourist attractions in Mizoram are:
Phawngpui: This biggest mountains of the state is deemed as the home of God. It offers excellent view of azure Myanmar hills. It is rich in exotic fauna, many fragrant herbs and rare species of orchids and rhododendrons. Being situated on the bank of the river Kolodyne, it has breathtaking expanse.
Phulpui Grave: This grave has a love story of Tualvungi, a raging beauty of her time, and Zawlpala the Phulpui chief, that had a tragic climax.
Sibuta Lung: Do not miss out to visit this historical stone depicting a fable of revenge and seizing of relationships to have an emotional experience.
Mangkhia Lung: It is located on the boundaries of India and Myanmar. The memorial stone of Mangkhia is absolutely wonderful monument.
Thangliana Lung: It is a memorial stone of Captain T.H. Lewin, the first Englishman who visited Mizoram. This stone is ark of his popularity and affinity with the Mizos.
Chhingpuii Memorial: Built in the memory of a young woman called Chhingpuii who was exceedingly beautiful, it is situated between Baktawng and Chhingchhip villages. The stone memorial reminds one of the legendary love lores of Chhingpuii and Kaptluanga.
Suangpuilawn Inscriptions: The inscriptions on the stone slab here are obscure. It is maintained that these inscriptions are done by the ancient habitants of the area.
Budha's Image: There is an engraved image of Buddha with dancing lasses on each side. This area is marked with Buddhist influence. According to one belief the frequent Buddhists from the hills did the Buddha engraving.
Pangzawl: This village has affiliation to the tragic folklore of Chawngungi, a very beautiful girl and much sought for girl. Sawngkhara won and married her. But the girl soon died and the lad remained mourning for his entire life.
Tomb of Vanhimailian: This memorial tomb is built in memory of Vanhimailian Sailo, a great chief who ruled over Champhai.
Tualchang: If you wish to see the biggest monolith of the state then visit the largest rock near Tualchang village in the eastern part of Aizawl district.
Cities of Mizoram
Aizwal: The capital of Mizoram, “The Home of the Highlanders”, is the hallmark of tribal culture. Endowed with immense natural beauty, it has the meandering Tlwang river, the exquisite landscape, and peaked hills of Durtlang assuming a natural boundary to the South of Aizwal. The city has prominence because of the Government Offices, State Assembly House and Civil Secretariat. The legendary folklores, the enchanting views make the city a place abuzz with activities and liveliness.
Lawngtlai: This district, sharing its boundaries with Lunglei and Saiha Districts, is an abode of minor ethnic tribal groups of Lai and Chakma. Endowed with tropical climate, the district is ideal for the wild flora and fauna. It is covered with tropical wet evergreen, mixed deciduous forest and wild banana forests. You will easily find skima wallichi, Banyan tree, Gulmohar tree, Gamari, Jarus, Champa and several kinds of bamboos, different species of climbers and numerous kinds of wild fruits.
Lunglei: This district has abundant and exclusive flora and fauna along with beautiful atmosphere. The nearby picnic spots of Khawiva and district park at Zobawk attracts tourists in herds. The climatic conditions, the natural charm and the magnetic tranquil peace makes it an ideal hill station. The tropical forests of this region shelter tigers, wild boars, leopards, monkeys, barking deers, sambars and elephants, and many other migratory animals of the world. Some rare species of birds like the hombills, pen-pheasants, tragopans, flower-peckers, sun-birds and the thrush family are also found in the woods.
Champai: This thronging commercial district has amazing view of Myanmar hills. The belief goes as the history of Mizoram starts and ends at Champai. The pleasant climate, picturesque charm, riotous rice fields and green hillocks attract many tourists. The major tourist attractions are Kungawrhi Puk (cave), Tiau Lui (River), Rih Dil (Lake), Lianchhiari Lunglen Tlang (Cliff), Thasiama Seno Neihna (Plateau), Manghaia Lung (Memorail Stone) and Fiara Tui. Do not miss out to check the famous Rohdil Lake close to the town.
Kolasib: This small district is located on the way to Silchar and Aizwal. You will experience the extraordinary ways of lifestyle, traditions, legends and beliefs here. The simple people of the district are of Mongolian breed and are mainly into farming. The hot spots for tourists are the lavish orchids, the peaceful surroundings, Tlawng River. How about a fishing expedition in this river. Graet idea indeed ! he Bairabi Hydel Project, Regional Research Station of the Rubber Research Institute of India and an Industrial Estate function of the district is also worth visiting.
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