G.B. International ::- Mizoram
Mizoram
Mizoram located at the southernmost of the northeastern region, is a place brimming with variety of tribal culture, forested hills, plunging gorges and sparkling waterfalls. Mizoram is a recent formed state, it got its new status in 1972 as the 23rd state of Indian Union. Formerly known as Lushai Hills, Mizoram treasures the green plains of Assam, ranges of Mizoram hills with blooms of exotic flora and dense bamboo jungles rise drastically. Aizawl (Capital), Tamdil (Lake) and Phawngpui ( Mizoram's highest peak) are some of the main travel attractions of the state. Its literacy rate is 88.4% and is the second highest in the country. Like other sister states of the region, Mizoram also offers a large variety in folk culture with unique festivals and handicrafts.
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 KutThe 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 AirAizawl is connected by Indian Airlines from Kolkata and Imphal (Capital of Manipur) which take a time of one hour and forty-five minutes from Kolkata and thirty minutes from Imphal respectively.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is in Silchar (Assam), 180 kms away, which is connected to Guwahati. Whereas Guwahati - 397 km from Silchar, is the most convenient railhead connected to the other major towns of India. Many Express trains connect Silchar with Guwahati.
By Road
Aizawl can be reached through Silchar on the NH-54. Run from Silchar to Aizawl taking around 6-8 hours. Aizawl is also accessible by road from Shillong and Guwahati.