HOW TO REACH AIZAWL | MIZORAM

Aizawl is the capital of the state of Mizoram and the largest city within the boundaries of this state. The beautiful city has a number of interesting places to visit. Some of the main Aizawl attractions which grab the attention of large numbers of visitors are Mizoram State Museum, Durtlang Hills, Solomon Temple, Khuangchera Puk and Hmuifang. These places experience the largest numbers of visitors and are seen as the major attractions of the city. Bara Bazar is the main shopping spot of Aizawl. Tourists are often seen seen shopping from here. One more interesting place worth visiting in Aizawl is the Baktawng village.

Mizoram is linked with the rest of the country by Air, Rail and Road Transport.

By Air

By Air -- Lengpui Airport which is 1 hr drive from Aizawl is well connected by Air to Kolkata, Guwahati and Imphal

Air India-Daily Flight to Kolkata and Guwahati from Aizawl are available everyday, Aizawl to Imphal is available on alternate days

Jet Airways- Daily Flights to Kolkata and Guwahati are available everyday

Enquiries at Lengpui Airport : Air India : 0389-2573355, Jet Airways :0389-2573277,

Kingfisher : 0389- 2573369

By Train

Nearest Railhead is Silchar in Assam which is about 6 hrs drive from Aizawl, Maxi Cabs are available from Zarkawt, Aizawl

By Road

Road Distances from Aizawl

NH-54 connects Aizawl with the rest of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to Aizawl (6-8 hrs). Night services are also available. Aizawl is also accessible by road from Shillong and Guwahati.

Guwahati - 506 km

Imphal - 374 km

Kohima - 479 km

Shillong - 450 km

Agartala - 443 km

Domestic Travellers

Inner Line Pass is required for entry into Mizoram for persons other than Government employees and has to be taken from Liaison Officer, Government of Mizoram, For further information please contact Mizoram House at Silchar, Shillong, Guwahati, Kolkata or New Delhi. Their addresses are given below. Inner Line Permit can also be obtained on arrival at Lengpui Airport.

Foreign Tourists

For a group of 4 or more persons, Restricted Area Permit (PAP) can be obtained from the Government of Mizoram through the Liaison Officers at New Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. For less than 4 persons, RAP has to be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.