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Mizoram,
on the southernmost corner of the northeast,
is Christian dominated state. the most ideal
season to visit Mizoram is during the
winters. The Chapchar Kut is a major
agricultural festival, which is celebrated
with great fun in the month of March. The
people dress up in their traditional dresses
and ceremonial costumes. You may catch a
sight of forest fire, which is the
traditional method of slash-and-burn
cultivation or Jhum cultivation.
Aizwal, the capital city of Mizoram is
located on the ridge commanding the view of
the Tlawng River Valley. It is a quiet city
with not too many tourists. You can find the
youngsters playing guitars on the streets.
You can visit Tlangnuam is 6 km from Aizwal
and offers a breathtaking view of the city.
The Bara Bazaar in the city is the place
where you can buy souvenirs like the bamboo
and cane handicrafts, handloom bags, shawls
and wrap-dresses.
Tamdil Lake is the largest lake of the state
and ideal place for picnic. It is a rich
source of fishes and prawns. The adventure
loving people can venture into the dense
growth of the tropical evergreen forests and
bamboo. You may spot a variety of wildlife
Bear, Deer and the Wild Pig.
Vatawng Waterfalls on the Lau River are the
tallest waterfall of Mizoram. They fall from
the height of 750 ft. The setting of bamboo
groves and lush green forests makes the
beauty of the waterfalls more splendid. the
boating and angling facilities are available
at the spot.
Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is the
highest peak of Mizoram with a height of
2157 m. It is very close to the border of
Myanmar. The trekking through the slopes of
the mountain presents a perfect view of the
Chimtuipui River and the vegetal growth of
the Bamboos, orchids and rhododendron. If
you love to watch butterflies, this is the
place to watch them in infinite colors. the
villages that can be visited from here are
Saga and Asia. Nearby Asia is the Lake Palak
well-known fishing spot of the area.
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