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ManipurOriginal caption: Hybrid cymbidium orchids grown in Manipur. Cymbidiums are native to southeast Asia, growers in Manipur have cultivated rare color combinations such as these beautiful orchids.

As one of the seven sisters states in the northeastern part of India, Manipur boasts of an unspoilt beauty lying in an oval valley amongst smoky blue hills. The exotic landscape is predominantly hilly terrains full of wooded patches watered by the rivers Imphal, Iril, Thoubal, Irang and Barak. The natural splendour is irresistibly inviting. The state is even more reputed for its enchanting dance forms, which has captivated the art lovers of the world.


Entery Formalities

Foreign tourists trevelling Mizoram require a Restricted Area Permit. If the permit is for four or more people, it can be obtained from any of the Indian mission abroad or liaison officers at New Delhi. For less than 4 persons RAP has to be obtained from the Ministry of Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Domestic tourists require an Inner Line Permit issued by the liaison officers at Mizoram in New Delhi for travelling to Mizoram.

Excursions

Vantawang
(152 kms from Aizawl) is the Mizoram's highest waterfall which is close to the Thenzawl hill station.

Phawngpui
(300 kms from Aizawl) is a must-visit for the trekkers and adventure-seekers for it is the highest peak in Mizoram. It is very popular in Mizoram and is also known as the Blue Mountain.

Saiha
(378 kms from Aizawl) on the Chhimtuipui, Mizoram's biggest river, is much know for its fresh environ and beautiful scenic splendor. It also have must scope for angling on the river.

Fair & Festivals

Chapchar Kut
The spring festival is the most important in Mizoram. When the festival comes, people of all ages, men and women, dressed themselves in these traditional and colourful costumes and wore exotic headgears and jewelleries to assemble and perform various folk dances. They also sing traditional songs accompanied by beating of drums, gongs and cymbals. The group from every region come to the event and displayed their best performance. The performers dance in joyous celebration of life. These dances have a feel of bonhomie and courting woven into them. 'Cheraw' or the 'bamboo dance' which is popular all over the country is also performed during this festival.

Mim Kut and Pawl Kut
This festival is also part of the tourist season. It is celebrated for the completion of the harvesting season. During these festivals, the various folk dances, exulting songs and energetic games are performed. When the festival takes place, the entire community also joins in with great enthusiasm, joy and feasting. During these festivities 'tingtang' (guitar) and 'phenglawng' (flute) which are the indigenous musical instruments also act as rhyme and musical accompaniments to the various dances.

Thalfavang Kut
When the people of Mizoram complete the process of weeding of the field and prepare for the forthcoming harvest, the Thalfavang Kut festival takes place. This colourful festival is very new to the tourists and invoke a different kind of experience. A good score of this festival is that it gives the community an opportunity to come together, retain the present bonds and renew the old ones.

Christmas
Here Christmas is celebrated for three days starting from 24th till 26th of December. The majority of the population is Christian, so Christmas is one of the most important events of the Mizos. On Christmas Eve, the people start celebration in their homes and on the 25th of December, a grand celebration takes place in the church. On 26th December the people organised a grand and sumptuous feast where everyone from young to old take part and rejoice with great fervor and festivities.

How to Reach

By Air
The state has an airport in its capital Imphal, which is well connected with Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Indian airlines has regular operation to this city and other important cities in northeast India. These cities are at approachable distance from Manipur.

By Rail
Manipur does not have any train service. But there are other northeastern cities like Guwahati, Dimapur, Silchar which have Railway Stations and are serviced by important trains to and from the rest of the country. From these cities one can reach Manipur by road.

By Road
the road network is quite efficient in Manipur. National Highway 39 connects Manipur with major cities like Guwahati, Dimapur, Kohima, Schilchar in the northeastern part on India.


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