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Area: 21,081 sq km
Population: 820,000
Capital: Aizawl
Literacy Rate: 88%
Climate
Summer
(March to June) - Warm
Monsoon
(July to September) - Warm and humid
Winter
(October to February)-
Chilly and very cold
Clothing
Summer - Cottons
Winter - woollens
Best Time to visit
September to May |
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Perched on the tip of the north eastern border of India, idyllic Mizoram,
formerly known as the Lushai Hills, is a land of great natural beauty,
an endless variety of landscape with steep hills and deep gorges,
rich flora and fauna, clusters of whispering pines, and quaint villages
with houses on stilts. The forests house some of the rare varieties
of orchids that are found only in this region.
One of only 3 Indian states with a Christian majority, Mizoram has
international boundaries with Myanmar and Bangladesh, while it shares
its domestic borders with the states of Assam, Manipur and Tripura.
The Tropic of Cancer runs through the heart of Mizoram. Important
rivers that flow through this hilly state are Tlawang, Sonai, Tuivawl,
Kolodine and Kamaphul. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people,
and the main crops are oranges, lemon, kagzi lime, passion fruit,
pineapple and papaya. |
The Mizos lead a life of close comradeship in their surroundings.
They rank third in the country as far as percentage of literacy is
concerned - the state with an 87% literacy rate is just behind Chandigarh
and Kerala.
The Mizos are very interested in dance and music and have a rich variety
of local dances which reflect their nature. They have an egalitarian
society and believe that men and women rank equal. There was a time
when they believed that nature in its various forms was haunted by
spirits who caused suffering to humans in different ways. However,
under the British rule, western missionaries brought about evangelization
of the people. Christianity is now an important part of their lives. |
