Adventure Tourism of Mizoram

The endless scope of adventure tourism in Mizoram is largely because of its diverse topography and climate. It is warm opportunity for you to leave all inhibitions behind and just let yourself go. The mountainous regions offer ample scope for mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, skiing, skating, mount biking and safaris while the rushing river from these mountains are just perfect for river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Mizoram is any environmentalists dream with thick green carpet of forest covering the three fourth of the state. Be it the majestic Vantawng Water Fall or the serenity of Tamdil Lake, this little state resting in the salubrious nature will surely allure you. If you think there is no heritage of this state, then you are wrong. There are some interesting folklore and legendary tales surrounding the historical sites that emphasizes on the bygone era of Mizoram. Mostly dominated by Christianity, Mizoram has a literacy rate which is second highest in the country.

Mizoram in India has an abundant deep valleys veiled with rich and luxuriant surroundings filled with a vast variety of flora and fauna. Trekking here is simply excellent and exciting. There are about 21 peaks in Mizoram varying from 1,179 m to 2,157 m in altitude. The peaks offer much scope to visitors fond of adventure sports like climbing and mountaineering. Enjoy the landscape of Mizoram abundant with wild flowers, splendid scenery, local people, conversing & dancing people. There are routes, which ascend steeply, and which go around local villages, passing through forests of rhododendron. It is this very charm that attracts the spiritual joy that trekkers have found to be.

Trekking in Mizoram

Mizoram in India has an abundant deep valleys veiled with rich and luxuriant surroundings filled with a vast variety of flora and fauna. Relish the landscape of Mizoram abundant with wild flowers, splendid scenery, local people, dancing people, while you trek through them. There are routes, which ascend steeply, and which go around local villages, passing through forests of rhododendron and orchids. It is this very charm that attracts the spiritual joy that trekkers have found.

Mountaineering in Mizoram:

If you are in extreme north east India, then you don't have to crush the glaciers, nor do you need to carry heavy woolens to avoid the biting chill to go ahead, but, you will be impelled to cherish the abundant beauty around. Extreme northeast is the best choice for the tourists, who are inclined towards mountaineering, but has to resist because most of the destination available for mountaineering around are snow covered through out the year. Mizoram offer excellent and exciting scope for mountaineering. There are about 21 peaks in Mizoram varying from 1,179 m to 2,157 m in altitude. The peaks offer much scope to visitors fond of adventure sports like climbing and mountaineering.

Cave Hunting:

Caves are the most ideal place for the tourists, who are inclined towards the adventurous tour of Mizoram. The state of Mizoram has a wide array of caves, some of which are:

• Pukzing Cave

Situated at Pukzing village near Marpara in the western hills within Aizawl district is the Pukzing Cave. Pukzing cave, which goes 25 m inside is the biggest cave in Mizoram. The legend says that the cave was carved out of the hills by a very strong man called Mualzavata, whose name suggests he was the one who could clear hundred ranges of forest in just one day.

• Milu Puk

Milu Puk is a big cave situated near the village Mamte in Lunglei district, about 130 Km from Lunglei town in Mizoram. You will find a big heap of human skeletons in this cave. The skeletons seem to be of people who were taller than the Mizos and might have belonged to some other race, domesticating the area before the Mizos came. It is believed that, these people belonged to a tribe called 'Tlau".

• Kungawrhi Puk

This is a big cave set on a hill between Farkawn and Vaphai villages in the south-eastern part of Aizawl district. The folktale related with this cave speaks of a beautiful young girl named Kungawrhi, after whom this cave was named.

• Lamsial Puk

The cave Lamsial Puk is located close to the village Farkawn in the south-eastern part of Aizawl district. This cave features a gruesome witness of a fight between two neighbouring villages in which many warriors were killed. The bodies of the warriors of the Lamsial village were kept in this cave. There are many skeletons in the Lamsial puk which recall the horrible incident.

Sights for Adventure Seekers

• Champai

This commercial town 192 km from Aizwal, Champai is a good base for trekkers, especially in the spring. The rhododendrons around the hills are especially beautiful. 5 km away is the traditional village of Mizos, Ruantlang, where age old traditional Mizo way of life is still preserved.

• Phawangpui

Known as the "Blue Mountain", it is the highest peak in Mizoram (7,100 feet above the mean sea level). The whole plateau is a garden of rhododendron skirted by beautiful trees and flowers of all colors and shapes. There are splendid views of the blue hazed hills and valleys. This spot is one of the most ideal places for the mountaineers.

• Lunglei Town

Natural landscape, cool and pleasant climate, rich flora - all make this place a beautiful Hill- Station. The remains of the British Missionaries and the first church of Mizoram are found there. Nearby is a small lake.

• Phawngpui National Park

The highest mount in the state situated at 2157 m above sea level. With an area of 3000 sq m, this park is rich in Flora and Fauna. Its' a home for Tigers, Sambar Deer, Hoolog Gibbon, Barking Deer, Bear, Serow and birds. It is ideal for trekking.

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