Tourist places in and around Aizawl - Falkwan
Bara Bazar
If you love shopping, this is the place for you. This is the main shopping hub with stalls selling garments and other useful commodities. The main bazaar is the place, where the people are best seen in their traditional costumes selling products from farms and homesteads along with river crabs with little wicker baskets.This is the main shopping area. The steep Zion street lined with garment stalls and music cassette vendors leads to the main bazaar where women hawkers sit under black umbrellas selling such exotic fate as river crabs in wicker baskets, shaped like purses.
This main shopping area of Aizawl provides glimpses of Mizo lifestyle. Mizos in their traditional costumes trade their wares and women weaving shawls can be seen work, at the ‘Weaving Centre'.
Luangmual Handicrafts Centre (7 km)
This is at a distance of almost 7 km by car. The 'Khumbeu' ceremonial bamboo hat is made here using waterproof 'hnahthial' leaves. A must visit place in Aizawl.About half an hour's drive from Aizwal (7 km) is the luangmual Handicrafts centre. Khumbou, a hat presented to honoured people is made here from a slim bamboo called Sairil.
‘Khumbeu', the ceremonial bamboo hat made of waterproof wild ‘Hnahthial' leaves is one of the most popular items of this centre.
Mizoram State Museum
This museum is settled at Mc Donald Hill at the center of the town. Though small, it has an interesting array of historical relics, ancient costumes and traditional implements.Located in the centre of the town, this small, but interesting museum gives a good insight into Mizo traditions, culture and history. Exhibits include a variety of objects not usually found elsewhere.
It is set in the centre of the town and houses historical relics, ancient costumes, textiles, exquisite artifacts and traditional implements. Another museum is located the Macdonald's hill.
Durtlang Hills
These beautiful, craggy hills offer a good view of Aizawl. This picture perfect place will surely satisfy you.Mini Zoological Garden
This Mini Zoo at Aizawl is home to various species of animals and birds found only in the hills of Mizoram.The zoo at the Durtlang Hills is home to animals and birds found only in the hills of Mizoram. The Durtlang Hills affords a panoramic view of Aizawl and is must visit site for a breathtaking view of the hills. Other attractive sites are the Assam Rifles Centre, Raj Bhawan, the Assembly and Secretariat.
Berawtlang Tourist Complex
This recreational center is situated 7 km away from Aizawl City center. There are facilities of Restaurant as well as Tourist Cottages nearby.Bung (15 km) & Paikhai (16 km)
A spectacular picnic spot situated at a distance of 15 km from Aizawl on a hill. You can reach this by car, local bus and local taxis. This is a nice place to relax.A quiet and enchanting picnic spot in Aizawl, is just 16 km from the city centre. You can reach there by car, local bus and local taxis.
Tamdil (85 km)
A natural lake bounded by cool unspoilt forests. Tamdil is the largest lake in Mizoram cultivated as a fish farm and with provision for boating.This largest of Mizoram is an excellent picnic site and also has facilities for boating.