Mizoram is one of the states of Northeast India, with Aizawl as its capital. The name is derived from Mi (people), Zo (hill) and Ram (land), and thus Mizoram implies “land of the hill people”. In the northeast, it is the southern most landlocked state sharing borders with three of the seven sister states, namelyTripura, Assam, Manipur. The state also shares a 722 kilometer border with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Like several other northeastern states of India, Mizoram was previously part of Assam until 1972, when it was carved out as a Union Territory. It became the 23rd state of India, a step above Union Territory, on 20 February 1987.
This state is bounded by natural beauty in the form of wildlife sanctuaries like Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Lengteng National park to name a few.

There are also many caves in Mizoram like Kungawrhi Puk, Mura Puk, Lamsial Puk and waterfalls in Mizoram like Vantawng Falls across the state. Mizoram also has tourist complexes, shopping joints and few architectural structures like the Mizoram State Museum and Luangmual Handicrafts Centre.
In addition to these tourist places, there are naturally beautiful tourist places like Lianchhiari Lunglentlang, Thasiama Seno Neihna, Mangkhaia Lung, Fiara Tui and Sikpui Lung for tourists to look out for. Further more, adventure activities can be also enjoyed here in Mizoram.
Aizawl
Aizawl, a 112 year old city is the capital of Mizoram and it is the largest city in the state with a population of 291,822. It is the centre of the administration of the entire state with all the government offices within and secretariat. Tourists can easily access the place via flights, buses and train. The main tourist attraction in Aizawl is Aizawl Zoological Park, State Museum in Mc Donald Hill, Science center, Handloom and handicrafts showroom, Horticulture Centre and Martyr’s memorial. Natural attractions in the area are the Durtlang hills, KV Paradise and Muthi Hilltop.
Champhai
With beautiful butterflies, tribal traditions and other cultural richness, the city of Champhai takes pride in a wonderful view of the Myanmar hills. The population in the city is 108,392 and covers an area of 3,185.83 sq km. It is a commercial town in Mizoram strewn with mesmerizing scenery around it. It is a great place for trekkers for hills and peaks surround the place where one can pack bags and go. Main tourist attractions of the place are Rih Dil Lake and other ancient ruins and stones such as Lamsial Puk, Mura Puk, Sikpui Lung, Fiara Tui.
Thenzawl
A town in Serchhip district, Thenzawl is an important town in Mizoram which is famous for traditional handloom industry. It is 43 kms. away from Aizawl. Tourists can visit the place and buy the best of handloom products. Tourist attractions here are Vantawng waterfall, Chawngchilhi Cave and the Thenzawl Deer park.
Lunglei
Situated in the south central part of Mizoram, Lunglei is also often spelled as Lungleh which means ‘bridge of rock’. It is one of the prominent towns in Mizoram and is at a distance of 131 miles from Aizawl. Rich in flora and fauna, Lunglei is at an altitude of 1222 meters. There is a Buddha engrave stone in Lunglei for which it is famous.
Kolasib
Located at a distance of 83 kms from Aizawl, Kolasib is a town which is at the north of Mizoram. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) which is a concept for farmers here by National Agricultural Research system is located in the town of Kolasib itself. Kolasib is worth visiting due to its agriculture dominated state. So rich is its agricultural production that the state of Mizoram yields a lot from it.
Vairengte
A town in the district of Kolasib, Vairengte is located at a distance of 130 kms from the capital city of Aizawl. Surrounded by green lush and mountains, Vairengte is a postcard destination of Mizoram. One of those places which stays unexplored and virgin. It is the perfect place for adventurers who look out for surprises and excitement.
Mamit
Mamit town is located in the district of Mamit about 89 kms from Aizawl and easily accessible via bus and jeep services. Mamit is mostly covered in dense forest and mountains and rivers. One can get a sense of visual as well as physical satisfaction just by driving through this place and enjoying the sceneries around.
Serchhip
The headquarter town of Serchhip district, the town is located in the central part of Mizoram. It is at a distance of 112 kms away from the town of Aizawl. The Serchhip district has the highest literacy rate in the whole of India. Filled with grassy landscape, the town of Serchhip is the location to one of the spectacular waterfalls of Mizoram, Vantawng Khawhthla. The sounds of the fall in one’s ears is nothing less than melody.
Saiha
A census town in the district of Saiha district, the town is the headquarters of Mara Autonomous District Council which is one of the three councils within Mizoram. The town is located in the south central part of the state. It is the third most populated and developed town in Mizoram. Tourism attractions in Saiha are Tipo Lake and Mt. Mawma. The missionary houses built 100 years back are still present here which are worth witnessing.
Sanctuaries in Mizoram
Mizoram is a state in North east India which is thickly wooded and hence it has a lots of flora and fauna. The range of flora and fauna here is diverse and hence, different specimen of these entities can be found here. Ranging from varied colored birds to a variety of animals and plants, the forests in Mizoram are a thing of wildlife sanctuaries in Mizorambeauty for the tourists. Spread across the whole of Mizoram, the sanctuaries here include Phawngpui National Park, Murlen National Park, Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary, Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Palak Wildlife Sanctuary and Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary.