Aizawl is the capital and largest city of the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated on a ridge 1132 metres (3715 ft) above sea level, with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east. In the summer the temperature ranges from 20-30 degrees Celsius, and in the winter 11-21 degrees Celsius.
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This 112-year-old citadel-like city is striking, with its timber houses spread over several mountain ridges with most houses built on 60%+ inclines. Aizawl is a religious and cultural center of the Mizos. Aizawl lies just north of Tropic of cancer. With a population of approximately 300,000, even the monsoon months are pleasant and gentle.
Aizawl is centred around a mountain ridge which means the roads run more or less parallel to the mountain side. This means if you need to go vertically up or down it will be faster to take a foot path than to go by road. The mountainous landscape also means that the cost of driving a relatively short horizontal distance can be quite expensive and this is reflected in bus and taxi rates. There are numerous buses routes that connect the various localities and most run through the town centre (Dawrpui - North to South and Civil Hospital South to North). Bus fares vary and best is to ask the conductor, though a relatively short trip of 1 km cost around ₹5 (Jan 2012).
1 Mizoram State Museum (MacDonald Hill, near the Chief Minister's Bungalow), ☏ +91 389 234 0936. An museum of the Mizo culture, divided into five galleries: Textile Gallery, Ethnology, History, Anthropology, Natural History and Archaeology Terrace. Nominal entry fee of ₹5. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Solomon's Temple. Large church that has quickly turned into a tourist attraction. (updated Apr 2017)
1 Lalsavunga Park, South Hlimen (18 km (11 mi) from Aizawl). The park is at an elevation of 1129 metres, making it one of the highest parks in the state. Has 2 long handing suspension bridges as its main attraction, along with a children's playground and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Some of the terrain in the park is hilly so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. (updated Feb 2024) Hawla Indoor Stadium. (updated Sep 2025) 2 Lammual Stadium. (updated Sep 2025) 3 Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. (updated Sep 2025)
On Sundays and holidays, almost all stores and restaurants are closed. Several street vendors sell fried vegetables and pakoras during the day. David's kitchen and Hotel Millennium in Zarkawt Main Street may be open for limited hours with limited menu. Curry Pot, Upper Khatla. Indian and Chinese food at reasonable prices. Also has a branch at Lengpui Airport. David's Kitchen, G-16 Chanmari. One of the most popular restaurants in Aizawl. The food is decent and the service is good. Pemarin Corner, 1st Floor, Shop No.40, Millennium Centre. Pemarin Corner is one of the higher end restaurants in Aizawl and is located in the Millennium Center building at the heart of the city.
The alcohol ban in Mizoram has been lifted, but there are no bars of any description. Licensed wine called Zawlaidi is available in various departmental stores. There are very few places to have a casual non-alcoholic drink. There are two cafes, both part of a Zote Bakery outlet. One is in Dawrpui near the church and another in Electric Veng. Don't expect a wide range of drinks: It's either milky tea or milky coffee out of a Nescafe machine.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Oct, Aizawl typically sees ~27°C daytime highs and 22 rainy days.
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