Adventure activities brings one close to the understanding of nature and puts one into the threshold of outdoor marvels. The geography of Mizoram too has on offer activities like trekking, caving and paragliding in store for those who like the great outdoors.
Trekking
Trekking is one tourism activity which is gaining popularity in Mizoram, The Land of The Hill People. As many as 21 major hills ranges or peaks of different heights run through the length and breadth of the state, with plains scattered here and there. The hilly terrain and rugged mountains of Mizoram are becoming a trekker’s paradise but mostly left unexplored. There are hardly any beaten trail. You will be trekking through virgin forests and breathtaking natural landscapes, observe and enjoy its rich flora and fauna and bask in the glory of raw nature. You can also taste the purest and natural spring water while trekking in Mizoram.
The caves, rivers and mountains are the ideal destination for the trekking trails. Mizoram offers varieties of trekking trails for the more adventurous spirit. Trekking upto Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park and camping there is regarded as one of the toppest trail in Mizoram.
The district of Champhai is also known for its trekking trails. Other popular trekking trails are Lengteng and Mawmrang. For those who don’t like to travel deep into the interior, Youth Hostels Association of India, (YHAI), Mizoram conducts trekking and caving expedition every year in the month of November. Details are posted at the YHAI website a few months before the event.
If you find yourself bored at Lunglei hike down to Nghasih for a picnic in the stream or walk upto Theiriat Tlang and enjoy the hell of a view of Lunglei, Mizoram's second capitial and it's surrounding.
Apart from YHAI trek, organised and guided treks are hard to come by in Mizoram. Trekkers are advised to contact villagers for guidance. Here is one suggested trail around Hmuifang.
Distances in kilometers from Aizwal
Champhai 194.0 kms
Reiek Tlang 30.0 kms
Muthi Tlang 12.0 kms
Sakawrhmuituai Tlang 4.0 kms
Mawmrang Tlang 4.0 kms
Lengteng 189.0 kms
Lunglei 175.0 kms
Theiriat Tlang 171.0 kms
Best time for Trekking
Spring is the best time for trekking trips in Mizoram
Transportation
Buses and cabs are frequently available from the city of Aizwal
Caving
There are numerous well developed caves which are of exceptional origin in Mizoram. Many natural caves in Mizoram originate from mass dislocation by gravitation or tectonic forces. Like elsewhere in the world, the caves of Mizoram are associated with myths, legends and folktales and beckons caving enthusiasts to no end.
Khuangchera Puk
Situated in Ailawng near Reiek, about 30 kms from Aizawl in the west, there is a cave named after Khuangchera, the legendary Mizo warrior who lived in the late 19th century.
Khuangchera Puk is an ideal adventure sports ground because besides being easily accessible from Aizawl, it provides a variety of cave experiences like darkness, peculiar acoustics, specific odours, tactile interaction with earthly surfaces and others.
Lamsial Puk
This cave is situated in Champhai district, 6.5 km north of Farkawn village. This cave is 9m in length. The main feature of the cave is a wooden box which holds about a cubic metre of densely packed and well preserved human bones. The bones are estimated to be three hundred years old, no precise explanation has yet been found as to the identities of the people and when and why they are placed here.
Tluangtea Puk
Located near Kawlkulh village in Champhai district approximately 194.0 kms from Aizwal, it is the second longest cave in Mizoram with a length of 119 m, its vertical range being 19 m deep. The cave site can be reached by driving for a few minutes along the road towards Pawlrang and by trekking for about 12 hrs on various overgrown footpaths and faint jungle trails. However, this cave is most likely to be accessible only in the dry season as there is great danger of it being filled with water during the rainy season.
Pukzing Puk
At Pukzing village area near Marpara in Western Mizoram about 188 km from Aizwal, is by far the biggest cave in the state with a width of about 300ft and a height of about 150 ft. This is an unexplored cave. The story goes that the cave was carved out of the hills by the legendary strong man Mualzavata by using only his hair pin.
Far Puk/Pine Cave
This cave is situated in Champhai district near Farkawn and Vaphai villages. This cave is actually a rock shelter consisting of an approximately 50m long ledge which is in the average of 1 to 2 m wide and situated halfway up and east facing cliff at a linear distance of 3 km north of Farkawn. This site is expected to be a place of great archeological significance as it provides natural shelter. The shelter is reported to have been used as a hideout during the insurgency.
Best time for Caving
October to March
YHAI Caving Expeditions
The Youth Hostels Association of India, (YHAI), Mizoram conducts caving expedition every year in the month of November
Transportation
Buses and cabs are available from the city of Aizwal
Paragliding
Paragliding is relatively a new adventure sport in Mizoram. The weather condition, mountainous terrain and the scenic landscape of Mizoram makes it an ideal place for paragliding. One can experience and enjoy unparalleled scenic grandeur while floating over villages, hills, lakes, forests and rivers of Mizoram. It is truly a wonderful and fulfilling experience for adventure seekers. One of the most popular site for paragliding is S. Vanlaiphai which is about 86 kms from Aizawl. Other popular sites are Thenzawl (about 93 kms from Aizwal) and Durtlang hills (8 kms from Aizwal).
Highlights
Best time for Paragliding
March, April, May, November
Transportation
Buses and cabs from the city of Aizwal
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