Aizawl, Mizoram

Easiest way to get there:  The only place with its own airport, Lengpui with flights operating from Guwahati, Kolkata , Imphal, Delhi etc.

TO DO: Mizoram, the “Land of the Hill People” is also known as the land of the prettiest among the north east.  Like the others in this locale, Mizoram also exuberates the richness of culture , handsomness and tranquility.

A city that dates back to its existence to about 112 years ago, Aizawl has a majority population of Christians, hence a visit to the old churches is a must. To know more about the state and its history, take a look at the Mizoram State Museum ,situated in the centre of the town at Zarkawt. You would find all that you need to know about the Mizo clan, their traditions and culture.

For a closer look at the traditional Mizo living, you could visit Reiek Tourist Resort, 29 km from Aizawl. It has in itself a typical Mizo village for your learning and inquisition deeper.  After a short relaxation at the resort, you could head out to visit the virgin forests of Hmuifang, about 50 km from Aizawl  for its beautiful cliffs and hill tops.

Did you know the world’s largest existing family is here? 70 km from Aizawl is the  Baktawng Village, where Pu Ziona resides.  With 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren, this family is 180 in total and still counting.   A four storied mansion called “Chhuan That Run” (House of the New Generation ) ,with a guest house for visitors ,’khualbuk’ , a self sustaining family, a school and 39 loving wives, what else could a man ask for.

Your final destination in this town can be the nearby Dampa Tiger Reserve, a home to the family of magnificent cats. Spotting a tiger is definitely not an easy task here, but visible pug marks will give you the chills. The reserve has its share of leopards, jungle cats, monkeys, macaque sloth bear and so many more species from wildlife. Not just the animals, the place has an incredible assortment of pythons, lizards and their famous giant flying squirrel. This is definitely just a trailer of what adventures you could be living in this beautiful tiger reserve.

One last stop: Visit the Khuangchera Puk, a cave that is around 162 m in length much known for its stalagmite formations and the creepy eerie noises. Well, have fun.