The second-most populated capital of the North East, Aizawl has an appealing charm surrounded with delightful sights. Considered to be the most disciplined city in the country with no honking policy adopted by the public under ethics. The clean and green environment with fresh air and the friendly nature of the Mizos is an experience worth absorbing. The state also boasts of having the lowest crime rate.

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

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Chaltlang: The best day to have a walking tour of Aizawl is on a Saturday morning to see the buzz of the morning bazaars. The freshness of the morning air and the charming city street is an experience to capture the mood. Start the walk from Chaltlang and proceed to Laipuitlang. The vista of Aizawl city skyline from Laipuitlang offers a mesmerizing view as the sun starts to lit up the houses. 

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Stop 2

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Chanmari: A walk down the Chaltlang - Chanmari Road will take about 15 minutes. Since there are not many houses in between, there is a clear view of Aizawl city on the other side.

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Stop 3

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Chanmari Bazaar: Chanmari has its street bazaar on Saturday mornings with vendors selling fresh local produces of fruits, vegetables and flowers. One of the grandest churches in Aizawl stands right in the heart of Chanmari. It is common to see throngs of women vegetable hawkers displaying their vegetables and fruits at the roadsides, and people from the nearby localities start their vegetable shopping as early as 5:00 am. Unique and different kinds of vegetables grown organically in villages are transported on Fridays and sold in the Saturday morning markets.

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Stop 4

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Dawrpui Church: It is the second-oldest church in Mizoram. The church was built by the Welsh Christian Missionaries back in the year 1931. It was built with the generous contribution of Rev. E.L Mendus and the children of the London Welsh Presbyterian Church at the cost of 400 pounds. Even though a newer and grander church has been built, the old building is still preserved within the compound. 

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Stop 5

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Bara Bazar: Take a walk towards Bara Bazar via Zarkawt road. Zarkawt lies in the heart of Aizawl city and is one of the main commercial areas. On reaching Bara Bazar, one will find shops and vendors selling a plethora of items. The vibrant market is the main shopping centre of the capital city. This market functions as the lifeline of the town where one can find handlooms, garments, handicrafts, food items, etc. What makes it more unique is that it is mostly women who look after the business.

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Stop 6

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State Museum: Walk back towards MacDonald Hill to visit the State Museum at Zarkawt. Established in the year 1977, the museum showcases a plethora of traditional artefacts, ornaments, archaeological specimens and handlooms to name a few that depicts the way of the forefathers. The numerous galleries on display throw light onto how modern-day Mizos and their cultural progressions from their tribal roots. The Chief Ministers Bungalow and the grand Zarkawt Church is also located at MacDonald Hill. One can also see the famous High field: a playground where many events are held, and the oldest high school, the Govt. Mizo High School is also situated at MacDonald Hill.