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    Nestled in the northeastern corner of India, Mizoram is a well-kept secret just waiting to be discovered. This enchanting state beckons with its pristine natural beauty and rich cultural tapestry. Picture yourself amidst emerald hills, where rolling landscapes meet the sky, and dense forests echo with the songs of exotic birds. Mizoram's serene lakes, like the breathtaking Palak Dil, are an invitation to tranquility, and its sparkling rivers meander through lush valleys, creating an idyllic setting for the adventurous and the seekers of serenity alike. Mizoram's culture, steeped in tribal traditions, adds depth to your journey. The warmth and hospitality of the Mizo people will leave an indelible mark on your heart. As you explore the hidden beauty of Mizoram, you'll find that it's not just a destination; it's an intimate connection between nature and culture, waiting to be uncovered.

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    Some of the well-known rivers of the state are Tuivawl, Tuirial, Tlawng and Tut. There are numerous lakes spread across the state, and you can appreciate a boat ride on many of them. Those in pursuit of adventure will find it in plenty here, thanks to the condensed forests and places located at higher altitudes including Hmuifang Tlang and Vanzau. In many of its towns and cities you come across ancient sites which observed a significant episode in its history.

    Many of the popular tourist places in Mizoram are also to be originate in its cities and towns, the utmost famous of which are Khawbung, Aizawl, Thenzawl, Champhai and Lunglei. One of the top places to visit in Aizawl is Baktawng Village, where you come across the biggest family in the world. This village is also houses Ziona Chana, a man who holds the Guiness World Record for the World’s Largest Family with 39 wives, 91 children, 33 grandchildren and 14 children in law.

    mizoramThe district of Champai is very well-known for the Murlen National Park. What creates this park to be special is the thickness of its forest covers, which has drawn associations to the forests found in the Amazon region in South America. The district of Thenzawl is also renowned for one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the northeast. Located at a distance of about 137 km from Aizawl, Vantawng Falls is the tallest waterfalls in the state and falls from a height of almost 750 ft. Even though it can only be observed from a distance, which hardly matters because even then it is an incredible sight. There is also a tower from where you can outlook the waterfall.

    Mizoram is also common for its lakes, with the two most famous amongst them being Tam Dil and Palak Dil. Palak Dil lake is one of the biggest natural lakes in Mizoram and situated in close immediacy to a village called Phura. It may not appear like it at first sight, but this lake is home to a flourishing wildlife.

    Alongside some wetland and hill birds, it is also visited by Pintail Ducks during winters. Encircled by mountain ranges on three sides, its separation does much to augment its beauty. The other famous lake is Tam Dil. Also known as Mustard Lake, it lies in the middle of thick vegetation. Its waters are so clear that they replicate the huts, trees and mountains adjoining them.

    Discovering the wildlife is another of the sightseeing & tourist lures in Mizoram. Two of the well-known parks here are Murlen National Park and Dampa Tiger Reserve. Dampa Tiger Reserve is the biggest wildlife sanctuary in the state and is subject to tropical forests.

    It is a portion of Project Tiger and is home to a variability of flora and fauna. Several rare ginger species have been spotted in the park. Even though it is called a tiger reserve, it is a habitat to a very large number of clouded leopards. Murlen National Park, besides its flora and fauna, is well-known for the thickness of its vegetation cover. It is so dense that only a segment of sunlight manages to infiltrate through it. The park also houses to trees that are over 350 years old. Aside from these two wildlife parks, there is Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary which is situated in the Champhai district. It is named after Mt. Lengteng which is the second highest mountain in the state with a altitude of 2141m. A particular magnetism in this park is Vavu, the endangered state bird. Some of the creatures found in the park are leopard, slow loris, stump tailed macaque and Asiatic black bear. Rhododendrons and cherry are conspicuously noticeable by their presence.

    Another of the must visit places throughout your trip to Mizoram is the village of Falkawn. In this village, you get to witness the traditional lifestyle of the people. It was fashioned by the Department of Art and Culture and has been modelled after the villages inhabited by the Lusei tribe. In the village, you also come across an massive stone memorializing the lives of Mizo people who lost their lives fighting against British colonization.

    If you are an passionate paragliding fan, then you should stopover the district of Serchhip. Situated in the central part of the state, it also fascinates trekking enthusiasts in large numbers. A chief crowd puller of this district is the sinkhole which goes by the term of Tuilut. Locals, and certainly the visitors, are perplexed by the enormous crack on the ground which is fed by a brook without any outlet. This phenomenon upsurges in intensity with the arrival of the monsoon season when the amplified supply of rain fed water empties itself into it. It is supposed that the sinkhole has a height of about 40 ft from the entrance and can be discovered upto 213 m.

    The district of Serchhip is also home to one of the most significant historical places to visit in northeast India, North Vanlaiphai. It is the only village to be bombarded by Japanese fighter planes during World War 2. This happening occurred on 28th March, 1944 and the Japanese had bombed it because the British government had constructed a hospital there. Even though the hospital was built in 1913 and bombed afterwards, it has not suffered any noticeable damage and stands as a aide-mémoire of the British rule and the unfortunate bombing.

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