| Aizawal Travel Information |
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Aizawl, the State capital of Mizoram is situated at a height of 4000 ft. above sea level. It is surrounded on the east by Tuiral River, on the north by the Durtlang hills and on the west by the Tlawng River. As per the 2001 Census (Provisional), the population of Aizawl is 2,29,714.
The town is a political, cultural and religious centre of the Mizos. The majority of people living in Aizawl are Christians and for that matter Sunday is an important day for them.
Roads and shopping areas wear an empty look on this day and the only sound that one could hear are the chimes of the church bells in the morning and evening. The nearest airport is at Lengpui, 43 km away from the town and Silchar, in Assam is the nearest railhead. |
| GENERAL INFORMATION: |
Area: 20 sq. km
Location: 23.30 degree North Latitude.
Altitude: 1132 metres
Population: 2,29,714 (2001 Census)
Temperature: Summer Max: 30 deg. c Min: 20 deg. c
Winter Max: 21 deg. c Min:11 deg. c
Rainfall: 219 cm
Clothing: Cottons during summer and woollens during winter.
Language: Mizo, English, Hindi and Bengali
STD /AREA CODE: 0389 |
ACCESS AND COMMUNICATION: |
AIR: Aizawl is connected with Kolkatta and Imphal by Alliance Air and the nearest airport is at Lengpui, 43 km from Aizawl. Indian Airlines operates daily (except Sunday) flight service to Silchar Airport in Assam, which is approximately 180 km from Aizawl. |
RAIL:Nearest railhead is Silchar in Assam, 180 km away. It takes about six hours to eight hours to travel by bus and light vehicles respectively. However, Guwahati Rail station is highly recommended as it is well connected by train with all major cities and towns in the country. From Guwahati, tourists can travel by bus or Sumo jeeps via Shillong and Silchar. Daily deluxe bus services are also available between Aizawl and Shillong/Guwahati via Silchar. |
ROAD: Aizawl is connected by a network of roads with all important cities and towns in the neighbouring states and major cities in the country. Some of the road distances to important places in kilometre are as follows: |
| AIZAWL TO: |
Agartala-321
Gangtok-1162
Kaziranga-717
Cherrapunjee-492
Guwahati-538
Mumbai-3642
Darjeeling-1125
Itanagar-920
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Shillong-438
Delhi-2698
Jowai-372
Silchar 140
Dibrugarh-945
Jorabat-520
Dimapur-780
Kolkatta-1720 |
LOCAL TRANSPORT: |
Un metered Taxis are available for travelling to various destinations in and around the town. It is advisable to negotiate rates before hiring. Mizoram State Transport operates buses within the State (Ph. 322226). |
| WHAT TO SEE - In and around Aizawl: |
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Bara Bazaar: This is the main shopping centre where people are best seen in their traditional costumes selling produce from farms and homesteads including river crabs.
Luangmual Handicrafts Centre: At a distance of about seven km, this Centre provides visitors an interesting insight into the Mizo's handicrafts items. The 'Khumbeu', the Ceremonial bamboo hat is made here using waterproof 'Hnahthial' leaves.
Mizoram State Museum: Situated at McDonald Hill in the town centre, the museum has an interesting collection of historical relics, ancient costumes and traditional implements. Timings: Monday - Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m, Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
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Durtlang Hills: Durtlang hills offer visitors a view of Aizawl Township.
Mini Zoo: Home to species of animals and birds found only in the hills of Mizoram.
Berawtlang Tourist Complex: Around seven km from Aizawl, this complex offers facilities for recreational activities as well as accommodation in tourist cottages. |
TOURIST LODGES / HIGHWAY RESTAURANTS / CAFETERIA ETC. |
The Tourism Department, Government of Mizoram operates Tourist Lodges, Highway Restaurants and Picnic spots in some selected tourist destinations of the State. The tariffs range from Rs. 150- 250 for a single room, Rs. 250-500 for a double room and below Rs. 50 for a dormitory accommodation.
For reservation in these Tourist Lodges, Travellers inns and Highway restaurants contact the Director of Tourism, Government of Mizoram, Aizawl- 796001; Ph. - (0389) 312473-77 |
Chaltlang Tourist Lodge, Aizawl, Ph. (0389) 2341083
Luangmual Tourist Lodge, Ph. Aizawl, Ph (0389) 2332263
Champhal Tourist Lodge, Ph (03831) 234015
Kolasib Tourist Lodge (03837)2 20067
Vairengte Tourist Lodge (03837) 235231
Lunglei Tourist Lodge, Zotlang (0372) 225365
Bairabi Tourist Lodge (03837)264286
DarzoTourist Lodge, Ph. (0361) 2529626 / 224087 / 529411 Fax - 2529448
Berawtlang Tourist Recreational Centre (0389) 2352067
Sangau Tourist Lodge, (0372) 253110
Saiha Tourist Lodge, (03835) 226132
Thenzawl Tourist Lodge-Hmuifang Cafeteria
Lengpui Tourist Lodge-Tamdil Cafeteria
Khawbung Tourist Lodge-South Hlimen Alpine Hut
Thingdawl Highway Restaurant-New Maubawk Highway Restaurant at Zero Point
Chhiatlang Highway Restaurant-Kutkawk
Kawlkulh Highway Restaurant-Hnahthial Wayside facilities |
IN AND AROUND AIZAWL:
PLACES OF WORSHIP:
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Christian: Each locality has its own church. English Service (Sunday): Dawrpui Church at 3.00 Pm
Hindu: Pushpak Mandir, Zemabawk
Muslim: Mosque, Bara Bazar
Sikh: Pushpak Gurudwara, Zemabawk |
ENTERTAINMENT: Cinema Halls:
Zodin, Zodin Square, Aizawl
Pushpak Hall, Zemabawk
J.L.Cinema, Upper Khatla Road |
STADIUM / PLAYGROUNDS:
AR Playground, Lammual
Kulikawn Indoor Stadium
Kulikawn, DYO Mission Veng
Ramhlun Sport Complex, Ramhlun Venglai
Govt. HS Indoor Stadium
SAI Indoor Stadium, Mission Vengthlang |
ACCOMODATION:
State Guest House, Chaltlang, Ph - 2340131 / 340132
Tourist Lodge, Chaltlang, Ph - 2341083 / 349421
Tourist Home, Luangmual, Ph - 2332263
Tourist complex, Berawtlang, Ph - 2352067 |
PRIVATE ACCOMODATION:
Hotel Ahimsa, Zarkawt, Ph - 2341133 / 2344585
Hotel Ritz, Bara Bazar, Ph - 2326247 / 2323358
Hotel chief, Zarkawt, Ph - 2346418 / 2341097
Hotel Chawlhna, Zarkawt, Ph - 2342292
Hotel Royale, Bara Bazar, Ph - 2311577 / 2311578 |
