Traces of the glorious past of the highlanders and footprints left behind from the colonial rule can be witnessed in the nooks and corners of Aizawl city. The vibrant city with its captivating views and friendly inhabitants adds to the charm of the tour.

  • Start : Aizwal
  • End : Durtlang
  • Time : One Day
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Stop 1

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Lalchhuana Puk : Start the tour by taking an early morning drive to see Lalchhuana Puk, which is en route to N. Lungleng, a village south of Aizawl. The cave turns into a beautiful waterfall during monsoon and after a quick photo session, head towards Lungleng Lal In.

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Stop 2

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Lungleng Lal In : A century-old residence of the famous Mizo Chief, Khamliana Sailo, who was the first literate amongst the Chiefs and was a pioneer in establishing relations between the British and the Mizos. He was awarded 'KAISER-I-HIND' Medal in 1923 and his was the first house in Mizoram having a tin roof built back in 1918. 

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Stop 3

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N. Lungleng to Mission Veng, Tour Sikulpui, Sikul Sen, breakfast : Government Boys' Middle School (Sikulpui) and Model English Medium Primary School (Sikulsen) were the first educational institutions established by the Welsh Missionaries and were foundational to the contemporary Mizo educational system. The old building still stands as and is maintained by the Mizoram Presbyterian Church. Have breakfast at the nearby Hotel Esquire. 

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Stop 4

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Synod Press & Pi Zaii Compund : Dr Peter Fraser of the Welsh Mission came to Mizoram in 1908, brought a small hand press and started printing for the first time in 1911. The press was called Lushai Christian Press and is now called Synod Press.

Miss Katie Hughes, a pioneer Welsh Missionary who was fondly called Pi Zaii by the Mizos back in 1935 was a key person who played a fundamental role in the establishment of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) in her residence. YMA is today the largest and most comprehensive non-profit secular and non-governmental organisation of the Mizo people with members spread all across the state.

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Stop 5

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Bawrhsap Pisapui : Next proceed to Bawrhsap Pisapui or The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Aizawl District which is the first office of the North Lushai area, established during the Lushai Hills Expedition of 1889-1890. The office is declared a ‘State Heritage Building’.

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Stop 6

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Mizoram State Museum : Established in 1977, the museum showcases a plethora of traditional artefacts, ornaments, archaeological specimens and handlooms. The numerous galleries on display throw light onto how modern-day Mizos have progressed from their tribal roots.

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Stop 7

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Have an authentic Mizo lunch at Red Lantern Restaurant with food served on a banana plantain leaf with local rice beer.

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Stop 8

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Solomon’s Temple at Chawlhmun : Located on the Western side of Aizawl, it is one of the most beautiful churches by a non-denominational sect founded by Dr L.B. Sailo in 1984. The valley in which the temple is built is named as Kidron Valley. The architecture is a magnificent white structure. Within its compound, the complex has a natural park covered by forest trees to shade and provide fruits for birds and squirrels.

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Stop 9

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KV Paradise : KV Paradise is the Modern Taj Mahal of Aizawl: a monument that speaks of a man's undying love for his departed wife. When Khawlhring's wife Varte died in an accident in 2001, he decided to build a memorial for her near his house. It is around 45 minutes’ drive from the main city and a few minutes away from Durtlang Hills. Incidentally, it also happens to be on a beautiful slope facing Aizawl city. The mausoleum is named KV paradise after their initials.

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Stop 10

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ATC, Durtlang : Aizawl Theological College began life in 1907 as a humble theological school to train natives for various ministries of the church. The campus has a spectacular, panoramic view of Aizawl city and the surrounding hills. It is a great spot to watch the sunset against the backdrop of the glistening Aizawl City.

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Stop 11

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Durtlang to Aizawl : In the evening one can go for a stroll in the heart of the city and enjoy the street food with a cup of tea. Head back to the hotel for dinner and relax for the evening