Mizoram Hillstations
Hilltop Trips India

Mizoram lies in the southernmost outpost of North Eastern India, the land of the Blue Mountains. Manipur, Assam and Tripura bind the northern end of this little island of tranquility with neighbouring countries Myanmar and Bangladesh nestling most of the state between them. Evergreen ranges of Mizoram hills with blooms of exotic flora and dense bamboo jungles rise sharply from the plains of Assam in a north south direction. These hills and plunging gorges are criss-crossed by gushing rivers and sparkling waterfalls. Highest among its several peaks is the Phawngpui The Blue Mountain.

Aizwal

The state capital Aizawl is perched at an altitude of 4000 ft. above sea level. It is accessible from Shillong, Guwahati and Silchar, by bus, by road and by car. It stands on a high ridge, fringed on the east by the sylvan valley of the river Tlawng, and on the north bounded by the craggy hills of Durtlang. Adorned by picturesque scenery and peaceful surroundings with mild and enjoyable weather, Aizawl is an ideal hill station for tourists looking for solitude, clean air and new destination.

Mangkahia Lung

It is located at Champhai in Aizawl district of Mizoram India, near the Myanmar border. Mangkahia Lung is a very large memorial stone also called Mangkhaia's stone. Mangkahia Lung is 5 m high with heads of mithun (the animal found in the northeast India) engraved on it. Mangkahia Lung was raised in and around 1700 AD in the memory of Mangkhaia, who was a very prominent chief of the Ralte tribe.

Pangzawl

The village of Lunglei district in Mizoram is related with the tragic folklore of Chawngungi. Chawngungi was a very beautiful girl, whom every young men wanted to marry. But, her mother demanded a very high bride price which could not be afforded by anyone. Finally, the Chief's son, Sawngkhara, won her by using a magic drug. However, Chawngungi died soon after the marriage. Sawngkhara, her husband lived the rest of his life mourning the death of his beautiful, young wife (Chawngungi).

Phulpui Grave

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. The love story, the graves ( of Zawlpala and Talvungi )and other related places at Phulpui are attractions to the visitors coming to Mizoram.

Phawngpui

The Blue Mountain of Mizoram is a highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of the Gods. Phawngpui Peak is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram, rising about 2165 m high near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District. Phawngpui Peak is famous for orchids and rhododendrons. With spectacular trees and flowers of all colours, Phawngpui presents a fairytale view of the blue hazed hills, and vales unfolding below. The area is encircled by matted bamboo groves and other alluring vegetations. You will come across varieties of butterflies, including some rare species found in this region.

Sibuta Lung

It is a memorial stone found at Tachhip village, 20 Km from Aizawl town. Sibuta Lung was raised by a Palian chief about 300 years ago. The memorial Sibuta Lung offer a story of jilted love and lust for revenge.