Mizoram: Botanist’s Paradise
The Mizos are very musical people, who consider singing the best
form of relaxation after a hard day’s work. Social Harmony
is another striking feature of the Mizos, in which the cultures
of various tribes in the state co-exist with westernisation.
There is a great scope for tourism in Mizoram with visitors joining
in the song-and-dance in setting of the ‘land of valleys’.
The scenic beauty, mild climate and very nature of the Mizos should
pace up tourism in the state.
Song and dance is an integral part of the Mizo lifestyle. Among
the famous Mizo dances, the one which has ladies executing intricate
steps amidst bamboo poles held on the ground by gentlemen is most
familiar. It requires great agility and precise timing.
The state is a paradise for botanists with many kinds of herbs,
wild flowers and orchids. One wonders, if it is part of a great
design that the colours of over 300 kinds of butterflies match
the colours of the birds and traditional dresses of the people.
A special mention should be made of the world-acclaimed Mizoram
shawls. There are also other traditional crafts including a wide
variety of items made with cane and bamboo. The most convenient
form of travel to Mizoram is by air, mainly through Silchar in
Assam. The accommodation in Mizoram is offered by government-run
facilities and small hotels. Entry formalities apply.
Sights
Worth Your While
Aizwal: The state capital stands like a guardian over the
valleys. The places of interest in Aizwal include the state museum
with objects related to the Mizo culture, Dingdi Art Gallery,
Durtling Hills, mini Zoological Garden, the Bung and Paikhai picnic
spots and Bara Bazaar, which is the main shopping area. Tourists
also visit the Weaving Center and Luangmual Handicrafts center,
were the world famous Mizo textiles, shawls, handicrafts and bamboo
hats are made available.
Tamdil: A picnic spot having a natural lake and the nearby
resort of Saitual village, some 60 kilometres from Aizwal.
Vantawang: It is 137 kilometres from Aizwal and has a beautiful
waterfall. At Thenzawl, five kilometres away is the highest waterfall
in Mizoram.
Champhai: On the Mayanmar border has a breathtaking view
of the hills of Mayanmar and is place with a pleasant cool climate.
Dampa Sanctuary: It was established in 1976 and is covered
partly with bamboo and semi-evergreen forest. Among, the wildlife
species to be seen are tiger, leopard, elephant, swamp deer and
the hoolock gibbon.
Kolkata: Keeping Pace...
Accommodation
Kolkata has witnessed a flurry of industrial activities in the
last one decade. In view of the rapid industrialisation, the state
has witnessed the set-up of a number of luxury hotels in the city.
Several international players like Hyatt Regency, ITC Welcomgroup
are also coming up with luxury properties in the metropolis.
The Oberoi Grand
15, J L Nehru Road
Kolkata - 700013
Tel: 249-2323
The Park
17, Park Street
Kolkata - 700016
Tel: 249-7336/3121
Hotel
Airport Ashok
Netaji Subhas International Airport Annex Dum Dum
Kolkata - 700052
Tel: 511-9111-20
Taj
Bengal
34-B, Belvedere Road
Kolkata - 700027
Tel: 223-3939
Hotel
Hindusthan International
235/1, AJC Bose Road
Kolkata - 700020
Tel: 280-2323
The
Golden Park
13, Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata - 700071
Tel: 288-3939
The
Astor
15, Shakespeare Sarani
Kolkata - 700071
Tel: 282-9950/57/58/59/6215/9917
Lytton
Hotel
14 & 14/1, Sudder Street
Kolkata - 700016
Tel: 249-1875/79, 246-1383/85
The
Ffort Radisson
Raichak City Office,
6/7A, AJC Bose Road
Kolkata - 700017
Tel: 280-0043/44/45
The
Kenilworth
1&2, Little Russel Street
Kolkata - 700071
Tel: 282-3939
Peerless
Inn
12, J L Nehru Road
Kolkata - 700013
Tel: 228-0301-03/05/07, 0222, 0226
The
Great Eastern Hotel
1, 2 & 3, Old Court House Street
Kolkata - 700001
Tel: 248-2311/248-2331
