Eclectic Northeast – July 2019

30 │ │ July 2019

#41 - Trek the Blue Mountain

If you want some time to

yourself during your trip then

Phawngpui, Mizoram’s highest

peak, is the place. Known as the

‘Blue Mountain’, it is a popular

site for trekkers and nature

enthusiasts. Take your time getting

to the peak and keep an eye out for

rare orchids and rhododendrons.

#42 - Explore the Mizo Village

You should make your way

to Reiek, where you can visit

the model Mizo Village with its

distinctive traditional huts of

different Mizo sub-tribes. The

fee is very nominal and you can

ask for a guide who can help you

understand the exhibits. It can be

accessed easily from Aizawl.

#43 - Spend the Day at Tam Dil

If you want to lose yourself

in the wilderness then the best

place to do that would be in Tam

Dil, located about 6 km away

from Saitual. The lake and the

surrounding hills are the perfect

setting for a picnic. There is a

tourist resort run by the Mizoram

Tourism department that offers

lake-view cottages for those who

want to spend the night.

#44 - Get Your Own Mizo

Puan

If you are looking to add

striking new items to your

wardrobe then you need to check

out Mizo Puan, the traditional

weave. The colours are striking

and the designs are very unique.

The wraparound skirts, that they

sell in almost all markets, can be

paired perfectly with western tops.

#45 - Check out a Shop

Without a Seller

Whenever you are travelling

across Mizoram, you are bound

to come across roadside stalls

that have local produce on offer.

But unlike other shops around

the world, many of these stalls

are unmanned. Pick up what you

need, check the price on the board

and leave the money in one of the

containers available.

Many talented Mizo designers, like

Hannah Khiangte are promoting

traditional weaves in their

collections

Photo: Hannah Khiangte