One of the remotest state capitals, Aizawl perches precariously on the steep slopes of a sharp ridges, straddling the watershed between the Tlawng and the Turial river valleys and given a comfortable year round climate by its altitude of 1250m. Although the views are of hills rather than snowy mountains, it has something of the feel of a Himalayan hill station. There is little to see in the way of monuments and temples, but the market and rural surroundings are interesting. Aizawl is a scenic place surrounded with unexploit beauty, it is remote but the people here are quite modern, which can be witnessed by their lifestyle and attires.

Mizoram belongs to the Mongoloid race and and originated from Burma. It was a part of Assam till 1987. The original inhabitants are several tribal, the Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars, Kukis and others. Mizo community is greatly influenced by Christianity. Urban Mizo people use English language as their communication medium, but in rural side Mizo language is widely spoken. Though the lifestyle here is more like of Chritian communities but still Mizo people hold their cultural traditions by their festivals,customs and rituals. Dances are an integral part of Mizo culture. The popular dance is Cheraw, also called bamboo dance, other than Khuallam dance for welcoming visitors or guest and Chheih Lam is done at the end of the day work for relaxation.

Sights And Activities

Bara Bazaar
The central point of Aizawl, the shopping hub for clothes, foreign accessories and household goods. Bara Bazaar sells wares ranging from recordings of Mizo music to bespoke shoes made by Chinese cobblers. It is the best place to shop traditional colorful Mizo attire known as Puanchei.

Chaltang Hill
There are many vantage point that offer great views of the lush countryside with hills surrounding Aizawl. Chaltlang Hill is such place, high above Chandmari in the north, and the Theological College perched above the dramatic cleft on the road into Aizawl are two of the best.

Walking Down The Hills
The Durtlang Hills immediately north of Aizawl, and the Luangmual, 7km west, offers idyllic walking experience. Both are easy day trips, buses leave for Luangmual from outside the Salvation Army Temple.

Shopping at Luangmual handicrafts Center
Luangmual handicrafts Center offers exquisite Mizo traditional arts and crafts. You can shop traditional hand made itens such as ‘khumbeu’, the ceremonial bamboo hat made of waterproof ‘hnahthial’ leaves.

Tamdil
A natural lake surrounded by unspoilt forests. Tamdil is the largest lake in Mizoram and a cultivation farm of fishes. There are also provision for boating in the lake.