Mizoram
Population:
830,000
Capital: Aizawl
Area: 21,000 sq km
Literacy Rate: 82%
Mizoram
has many hill stations and splendid valleys. This state was created
in 1986 after there was insurgency during the 1980s. The capital city
is Aizawl. It is an interesting place to visit. Foreigners need a
permit to enter this state.
Aizawl
Pop: 160,000 Area Code 0389
Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, is at an altitude of 1120m.
Mizoram
Tourism (21226), Chand-mary, is useful.
The
State Bank of India changes money.
The
Mizoram State Museum is interesting. Bara Bazaar
is a nice place to shop.
Where
to Stay
Hotel Ritz (23131), in Bara Bazaar, is a friendly
place with good rooms for Rs 200/250. It has a good, recommended restaurant.
The
Tourist Lodge (21083), Chatlang, has good-size comfortable
rooms for Rs 250/300. It is on a hill from where there are great views.
Embassy Hotel (22570), near the tourist office, has
rooms for Rs 250/300. It has a good restaurant.
Ahimsa (21133) is a good place with rooms for Rs
400/450. It has a good restaurant.
State Guest House (20131) has good rooms for Rs 400/450.
It has a good Continental restaurant.
Travel
There are buses to Silchar (6 hr, 180km north), where the closest
railway station is located. There are private buses to Guwahati (23
hr) and Shillong.
