Experiences you can not miss in Mizoram

Shop Without A Keeper (Nghah Loh Dawr)

If you wish to see something unique in Mizoram, while driving to the villages or towns throughout Mizoram, it is very common to see sheds or small shops on the roadside where vegetables and fruits are kept with signs displaying the price of items, without any shopkeeper in sight! Passersby are trusted to pick up what they need and put the money in a box. If change is required, the buyers are encouraged to help themselves from the same container. The shops work on the principle of trust. Such shops are called “nghah loh dawr” (shop without keeper) and are maybe unique to the culture of Mizoram. This is practised generally as the farmers spend their days working in their lands that are often very far from the roads. Needless to say, this tradition is another example of the community effort to uphold values.

Aizawl - The Only Silent City Of India

Aizawl, the capital city is prone to traffic jams, especially during rush hour. But one will rarely hear the honking of car horns and the vehicles stick to their lanes, no matter how open the other lane may be. Driving etiquette is maintained by ethics.

A Remote Yet Safe Haven For Tourists

Mizoram is considered one of the safest places to travel in India. The Mizos are peace-loving and hospitable by nature, and the state is conveniently free from insurgency problems and tribal conflicts that are often witnessed in other North-Eastern states. For anyone looking for a quiet holiday or outdoor activities in a pristine and peaceful setting, this is a destination worth your while.

Standing aloof from the adjacent plains of Assam and the other neighbouring states, Mizoram remains an exotic location sharing more than one-third of its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar and its capital, Aizawl is still one of the least-frequented cities in India. Mizoram is one of the most sparsely-populated states. Mizoram has a moderate and pleasant climate throughout the year and is an idyllic land of great natural beauty having a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Though still considered remote and hence, an unfrequented destination, the location of Mizoram itself helps maintain its quaint appeal, as do its scenic landscapes of bluish hills and mountains, steep rocky cliffs, serene lakes and deep valleys of gurgling streams plunging down sheer drops to form spectacular waterfalls. To the more adventurous spirit, the rugged terrains and rivers are ideal for various outdoor sports and activities. Again, the fantastic array of wildlife, especially the birds, is an added attraction to the nature lovers.