About Aizawl

Neatly tucked in the beautiful North East, Aizawl is home to the Mizoram State Museum. Among one of the oldest cities in the northeastern region of India, with an elevated setting and breathtaking views, Aizawl is a peaceful little town. Aizawl, pronounced eye-zone, is a perfect place to relax while enjoying the local food and culture. Clinging to a near-vertical ridge by its fingernails, Aizawl is easily the most languid and unhurried among all Indian state capitals.

Here is very little to do, apart from soaking up its relaxed grain and peaceful way of life. Aizawl, the scenic capital of Mizoram, with its surrounding area, has been developed to meet the influx of domestic and foreign tourists. Aizawl is a religious and cultural center of Mizoram.

Tourist Attractions In Aizawl : 6

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1: Bara Bazar

Bara Bazar is the main shopping center, with stalls selling garments and other commodities. The main bazaar is where the people, in their traditional costumes, sell produce from farms and homesteads, including river crabs with little wicker baskets.

2: Mini Zoological Garden

Mini Zoological Garden, located on a hill known as Bethlehem Vengthlang, is a sanctuary sheltering wildlife. The zoo houses several species of mammals and birds, including some of the rarest animals found in Asia. The major attraction of the zoo is the endangered sun bear, which lures the maximum number of tourists to this place.

3: Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary

Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is an incredible variety of wildlife in the state of Mizoram, with rich flora and fauna at the tip of the Mizo hills, inhabited by Elephants, Hoolock gibbons, Leopards, and Tigers, among other wildlife animals, located in the country’s international border with Bangladesh.

4: Durtlang Hills

Utterly scenic, absolutely serene, and unspoiled, Aizawl's blissful mountain ranges, local culture, and splendid greenery spread the rays of the unparalleled beauty of nature. In this scenic land of countable tourist attractions, Durtlangs Hills stands as one of the most favorite ones. By offering prismatic views of Aizawl city, the point has attracted the attention of hundreds of travelers. As the sun's rays fade out of the horizon and the city gets lit up with golden lights under the dark sky, its view from Durtlangs Hills creates the finest memories for a traveler.

5: The State Museum

Mizoram State Museum, located in the center of the town, houses numerous items, that reflect the cultural heritage of the state. Established in 1977, this ethnological museum contains about 2500 items, each of which is evidence of the rich past and ethnic background of Mizoram. Items stored in the museum include photographs, musical instruments, archaeological objects, and natural history specimens.

6: Bung Picnic Spot

Bung, located 15 km from the main town, is a beautiful picnic spot comprising an isolated green patch amidst the hills. This spot is often crowded with tourists and locals carrying picnic baskets or lying lazily under a shady tree on a hot afternoon. Situated adjacent to Paikhai, this spot can be reached by car, bus, or taxi. It has a lush ground that gives a comfortable feel.

How To Reach Aizawl

By Air - Nearest airport is Aizawl. It is well connected to Kolkata and Imphal.

By Rail - Nearest railhead is Silchar which is in Assam.

By Road - NH 54 connects Aizawl with the rest of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to Aizawl. 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.