Do's and Don't

Followings are some points to be taken care of while travelling to North-Eastern region of India.

  • A proper VISA to enter and stay in India is a must.
  • Before entering into some North Eastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, travellers need to have Restricted Area Permission or Protected Area Persission.
  • Get medical check-up before traveling to North-east India. Always keep a personal first aid box with sufficient mosquito repellent to prevent the mosquito bite
  • Don't ever enter a temple, tomb, dargah or Gurudwara with shoes on and/or scantily dressed.
  • Do not encourage beggars
  • Always drink safe mineral water and take well-cooked food.
  • Don't photograph women without permission. Avoid taking photographs of places (i.e military base, religious place, etc.) where filming is restricted.
  • Avoid public drunkenness and drugs.
  • Be security conscious. Do not forget to keep the contact numbers of the local representatives and the police stations
  • Keep yourself up to date with climate, political situation & economy of the destination.
  • Do not carry any kind of firearms, ammunition or toxic material as it is strictly prohibited.

Topography and Climate

Mizoram has a mild and very pleasant climate of 11deg C-21 deg C in winter and 20 deg C-30 deg C in summer. The entire area is under the influence of south west monsoon. It rains heavily from May to September and the average rainfall is 254 cm per annum.

In summer it ranges from 20 degree c to 30 degree c, and in winter from11 degree c to 21 degree c.

Best time to visit - October to March.

Important Information

How to reach –

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

By Air »
Aizawl, the capital town of the State is air linked by Alliance Air Service every day.

Nearest airport -Lengpui, Aizawl.

Aizawl is connected to Kolkata, (1 hr 45 min) , Guwahati (40 min) and Imphal (30 min).

There is a flight from Lengpui airport every day.

Enquiries Telephone- 2573355
Reservation Telephone - 2341265, 2344733.

By Train »
Train link to the State has been established at Bairabi, a few kilometers away from Kolasib

Nearest railhead Silchar in Assam (184 km away)

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.