Location:

It is located in the Northern part of Mizoram. Aizawl is located at 3715 feet from the sea level, and is a religious, cultural and commercial centers of the Mizos. Aizawl lies just north of Tropic of cancer.

Population : 400, 000(Approx.) estimated 2006.
Weather: Summer : Max : 30o C Min: 20oC
Winter: Max : 21o C Min 11o C
Rainfall: 3,000 m
Altitude 1132 metres/ 3715 Ft (more information about some locality )
Best time to visit: October - March
Wear: Cottons during summer and woolen during winter
Health issues: Mineral water should be consumed and food should be eaten from licenses outlet
Language (s)
Official : English, Mizo
STD/dialing Code: 0389

BY AIR
The nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, some 40km from the city. Aizawl is connected to Kolkata, ( 1 hr 45 min ) and Imphal ( 30 min ). Indian Airlines ( Alliance Air ) flights Kolkata - Aizawl - Kolkata ( daily service ) and Kolkata - Aizawl - Imphal - Aizawl - Kolkata ( monday, wednesday, friday ), Guwahati - Aizawl (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) .
Enquiries Telephone 2573355
Reservation Telephone 2341265, 2344733

Air Deccan daily flights. www.airdeccan.net

BY ROAD
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.

Local Transport: Taxis are the chief mode of transport in the city and rates are negotiable. Buses ply on route within the state.

Place to visit:

Bara Bazar: This is the main shopping center with stalls selling garments and other commodities. The main bazaar is where the people are best seen in their traditional costumes selling produce from farms and homesteads including river crabs with little wicker baskets.

Luangmual Handicarfts Centre: 7 Kms away takes half an hour to reach by car. The 'Khumbeu' ceremonial bamboo hat is made here using waterproof 'hnahthial' leaves.

Mizoram State Museum: This museum is situated at Mc Donald Hill in the city center. Open Monday - Friday from 9:00 A.M to 5 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM. Though small, it has an interesting collection of historical relics, ancient costumes and traditional implements.

Durtlang Hills: These beautiful, craggy hills offer a good view of Aizawl.

Mini Zoo: Home to species of animals and birds found only in the hills of Mizoram

Berawtlang Tourist Complex: This is a recreational center situated 7 kms away from Aizawl City center. There are facilities of Restaurant as well as Tourist Cottages.

With inputs from Mizoram NIC