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Mizoram: Where Clouds Drift, Roads Curve, and Culture Lives
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Mizoram: Where Clouds Drift, Roads Curve, and Culture Lives

amit chandraj
Dec 2025
5 min read

A serene hill state in Northeast India, Mizoram blends misty landscapes, scenic road journeys, vibrant tribal culture, and slow-paced mountain life—perfect for explorers who love nature, culture, and quiet adventures.

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✈️ Mizoram by Air (Fastest Route)

Lengpui Airport (AJL) is the only airport in Mizoram, located 32 km from Aizawl.

  • Connecting flights via Kolkata, Guwahati, Imphal

  • Taxis & shared cabs available to Aizawl

  • Limited flight frequency — advance booking advised

Best for: Short trips & first-time visitors

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🚆 Mizoram by Train (Economical Option)

Mizoram has no major railway station inside the state.

  • Nearest railhead: Silchar Railway Station (Assam)

  • Direct trains from Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi

  • Silchar to Aizawl by road: 180 km | 6–8 hrs

Best for: Budget travelers

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🚗 Mizoram by Road (Most Scenic)

Road travel offers the most immersive Mizoram experience.

  • Connected via NH-306 from Assam

  • Common route: Silchar → Kolasib → Aizawl

  • Well-paved hill roads with sharp curves

Options:

  • -State buses

  • -Shared sumo taxis

  • -Private cabs

  • -Self-drive (experienced drivers only)

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  • 🛵 Local Transport in Mizoram

    • Shared taxis for inter-town travel

    • City taxis in Aizawl

    • Limited self-drive rentals

    • Walkable town centers

    • 🕒 Travel Tips

      • Avoid monsoon travel (July–September)

      • Start road journeys early due to fog

      • Carry valid ID for check-posts

      • Night driving not recommended in hills


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