page_title: Tourism in Mizoram
section_title: Champhai
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Mizoram / Major Towns and Cities of Mizoram / Champhai
caption_attribution_description: English: This is a picture which depicts the Tan tlang located in the village, Vaphai in the district of Champhai in Mizoram, India
context_page_description: Mizoram is a state in the northeast of India. Mizoram is considered by many as a beautiful place due to its dramatic landscape and pleasant climate. There have been many attempts to increase revenue through tourism but many potential tourists find the lack of amenities to be a hurdle. However, the State continues to promote itself and many projects have been initiated. The tourism ministry continues to maintain or upgrade its tourist lodges throughout the state. Foreign tourists are required to obtain an 'inner line permit' under the special permit before visiting. The permit can be obtained from Indian missions abroad for a limited number of days or direct from Mizoram Government authorities within India. The state is rich in bird diversity, which has the potentiality to make it a major birding destination. For Mrs Hume's pheasant, Mizoram is a stronghold. There is also a rare record of the wild water buffalo from the state. There are several past records of the Sumatran rhinoceros from Mizoram, then Lushai Hills. The small population of wild elephants can be seen in Ngengpui and Dampa Sanctuaries.
context_section_description: Champhai is a border town in Mizoram state. Set on an altitude of 1678 metres, the town overlooks a patch of flat land which happens to be the largest plain area in the state and also commands a good view of the adjoining hill ranges of Myanmar from which the forefathers of the Mizos immigrated ages ago. Some of the more popular tourist spots near Champhai are:
  Murlen National Park is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. About 15 species of mammals, 150 species of birds, 35 species of Medicinal plants. 2 species of bamboos & 4 species of orchids so far have been recorded in this park.
  Mura Puk is situated in Zote village, which is 10 km away from Champhai town. There are six caves at this site and these were the hiding place of the local villagers.
  Rih dïl 27 kilometres from Champhai near Zokhawthar in Myanmar is considered to be the passage of the souls to the eternal abode. The lake is around a kilometre long and 70 metres wide.
  Zokhawthar is a trading town 28 km from Champhai on the border with Myanmar.
  Hnahlan is a grape growing area which is very close to Champhai with vineyards and beautiful climate.
  Chawngtlai - A historical village (162 km from Aizawl, 50 km from Champhai). Chawngtlai  'Mizo-Historical village is situated in the eastern part of Mizoram which have many Historical monuments and assets such as Sahlam - a tree of hanging enemy's head during the period of War between Mizo and Halkha Pawih, Khawpuitan tlang, Lungphun sang-Tallest monoliths of Mizoram, Lungsen - future portrayal stone, Lung Milem - stone erected by Hmar
caption: View of Țan Tlang in Vaphai
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