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Private trip · Mizoram · Culture & villages

Mizoram Highlands

  • 4N / 5D
  • Pick-up: Lengpui Airport (AJL), Aizawl
  • Private car · your dates

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Overview

Tucked into India's far eastern frontier, Mizoram is one of those rare places that rewards the traveller with something genuinely unhurried, and this Mizoram Highlands package is your most considered way in. Your Aizawl trip itinerary begins at Lengpui Airport, where ClearEast Trip picks you up and delivers you to one of India's highest state capitals: Aizawl, a city that seems to defy gravity, its pastel houses clinging to near-vertical ridgelines at over 1,000 metres. From here, the route unfolds through serene rolling green hills that seem to belong to another era entirely.

Route

Aizawl 2N → Champhai 1N → Aizawl 1N

Starts and ends at Lengpui Airport (AJL), Aizawl.

Day by day

5 days · Aizawl · Reiek · Tam Dil · Vantawng Falls · Champhai

    • Pickup from Lengpui Airport (AJL), 32 km from Aizawl city centre (~45–60 mins)
    • Check in and afternoon walk through Bara Bazar, Aizawl's vibrant central market for handwoven Puan (Mizo sarongs), bamboo crafts, and local spices
    • Visit the Mizoram State Museum on Macdonald Hill, traditional clothing, artefacts, and wildlife specimens
    • Sunset drive to Durtlang Hills for a panoramic view of Aizawl's terraced cityscape
    • Welcome dinner featuring Mizo staples, bamboo shoot stir-fry, boiled pork, and sticky rice
    Night in Aizawl
    • Morning drive to Reiek (29 km from Aizawl, 1,548 m elevation), a heritage village with sweeping valley views; hike to Reiek Peak
    • Drive to Tam Dil Lake (87 km from Aizawl) near Saitual, Mizoram's largest natural lake set against forested hills; boating available
    • Continue to Vantawng Falls (92 km from Aizawl, near Thenzawl), Mizoram's highest waterfall at 230 m (750 ft), cascading through dense jungle
    • Return to Aizawl by evening
    Night in Aizawl
    • Early morning departure for Champhai (188 km, approx. 7 hrs via scenic mountain road)
    • En route stops at viewpoints overlooking dramatic ridges and deep valleys
    • Arrival in Champhai, a scenic town on Mizoram's eastern border, famous for vast rice paddies and views of the Myanmar hills
    • Evening at the Champhai valley viewpoint overlooking the Tiau River and Chin State hills of Myanmar
    • Check in to Champhai guesthouse; dinner featuring local produce and Champhai's renowned fruit wines
    Night in Champhai
    • Morning at Champhai local market, fresh vegetables, weaves, and handmade goods
    • Drive to Rih Dil viewpoint, a sacred heart-shaped lake inside Myanmar's Chin State, viewable from the Indian side of the border; holds deep spiritual significance in Mizo folklore
    • Afternoon departure for Aizawl (approx. 7 hrs); scenic return drive through the Mizoram highlands
    • Overnight back in Aizawl
    Night in Aizawl
    • Morning at leisure, last shopping for Mizo handloom at Bara Bazar
    • Transfer to Lengpui Airport (AJL) in time for onward flight

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation (3 nights Aizawl, 1 night Champhai) on twin/double sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast; welcome dinner on Day 1
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Driver charges, fuel, tolls, parking, and road tax
  • Inner Line Permit (ILP) assistance
  • Local English-speaking Mizo guide for cultural sites
  • Entry to Mizoram State Museum and Vantawng Falls viewpoint

Not included

  • Airfare or train fare to/from Aizawl (Lengpui Airport)
  • Lunches and dinners (except welcome dinner)
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
  • Boating charges at Tam Dil Lake (optional, approx. ₹100–200 per person)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • 5% GST on the trip price

Where you stay

Double sharing

  • 2 nights

    Aizawl

  • 1 night

    Champhai

  • 1 night

    Aizawl

Hotels and guesthouses, double sharing. Property names are in your written confirmation before you travel; upgrades on request.

Price for your group

Per person

TravellingPer personTotal for the groupPlan
2 (a couple)₹31,000₹62,000Plan for 2
4 people₹23,500₹94,000Plan for 4
6 people₹19,000₹1,14,000Plan for 6

3, 5, 7 or more travellers? Ask us for the price for your group.

Your price covers

  • 4 nightsHotels, Guesthouses
  • MealsDaily breakfast
  • Private carDriver, fuel, tolls and parking
  • GuideLocal English-speaking Mizo guide for cultural sites

What changes the price

Your travel dates (festival and peak weeks cost more), how many of you travel, the car you choose and the hotels you pick. We confirm the exact price on WhatsApp before you pay.

How booking works

  1. 1Message us on WhatsApp or ask for a call.
  2. 2We talk it through with you by phone or WhatsApp and share the route, dates, price and what is included.
  3. 3If you like it, pay by UPI or by scanning our QR code.
  4. 4Once your payment reaches us, you are booked. We send hotels, transport and permits in writing before you travel.

Good to know

Things to know
  • Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory for all visitors to Mizoram. It can be obtained on arrival at Lengpui Airport, online at ilp.mizoram.gov.in, or at Mizoram Liaison Offices in Guwahati, Kolkata, and New Delhi. Fee is minimal (₹120 per person).
  • Foreign nationals must register with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Rih Dil Lake lies entirely inside Myanmar and cannot be visited directly from India, the lake is viewed from the Indian side near Champhai, which is a meaningful experience in itself.
  • The Aizawl–Champhai road (NH540) is a long mountain drive; road conditions can vary seasonally. Our drivers are experienced on this route.
  • Best season: October to March for pleasant weather and clear skies. Avoid July–September due to heavy monsoon rainfall.
  • Mizoram is a predominantly Christian state. Sundays see reduced commercial activity, we schedule accordingly.
  • Phawngpui (Blue Mountain), Mizoram's highest peak at 2,157 m, requires 2–3 additional days. Ask us about our extended Mizoram itinerary.
Getting there
  • The trip starts and ends at Lengpui Airport (AJL), Aizawl. Flights and trains are not included, so you can book the fare that suits you; we fit the first and last day around your times.
Booking
  • Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size.
  • We send the written itinerary and price, with your hotels and homestays named.
  • You book with a deposit by bank transfer; the balance is due before you travel.

Who looks after you

Your driver and local guide from the region, through partners we know on the ground, and our team on WhatsApp the whole way.

One number, before and during the trip

+91 90360 21836

WhatsApp or call. One team answers it, so you never chase a driver's number.

Our team in Bengaluru and the hills
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Questions about this trip

How much does the Mizoram Highlands cost per person?

₹31,000 per person for 2 travellers, ₹23,500 for 4 and ₹19,000 for 6. The price covers your stays, the private car and driver, and pick-up and drop at Lengpui Airport (AJL), Aizawl; the full list of what is and is not included is on this page.

What is the Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Mizoram, and how do I get one?

The Inner Line Permit is mandatory for all Indian nationals visiting Mizoram. Without it, entry into the state is not permitted. You can apply online at ilp.mizoram.gov.in, obtain it on arrival at Lengpui Airport, or collect it from Mizoram Liaison Offices in Guwahati, Kolkata, or New Delhi. The fee is nominal, approximately ₹120 per person. ClearEast Trip handles the ILP application process on your behalf as part of every Mizoram package, ensuring you arrive fully cleared to travel.

When is the best time to visit Mizoram?

October to March is the ideal window for visiting Mizoram. The weather is cool and dry, skies are clear, and the rolling green hills are at their most photogenic. This period is especially good for the Aizawl–Champhai road drive and for hiking around Reiek Heritage Village. Avoid July to September if possible, the Southwest Monsoon brings very heavy rainfall that can affect road conditions on mountain routes. March also coincides with Chapchar Kut, Mizoram's most vibrant spring festival.

How do I reach Mizoram, and where does the trip start?

Lengpui Airport (AJL), located 32 km from Aizawl, is the main gateway to Mizoram. IndiGo and Air India operate regular connecting flights via Guwahati and Kolkata. There is no direct rail access to Mizoram, the nearest major railhead is Silchar (Assam), roughly five to six hours by road. ClearEast Trip picks you up directly from Lengpui Airport at the start of the package. No prior navigation of unfamiliar mountain roads is required.

Is Mizoram safe, and what makes it different from other Northeast India destinations?

Mizoram is consistently among the safest states in India, with very low crime rates and a society shaped by strong community values and a largely Christian culture. It stands apart in its atmosphere, there is a quiet, almost European tidiness to Aizawl's neighbourhoods and an unusual musical culture (Mizoram has some of the highest literacy and music education rates in the country). The combination of Vantawng Falls, the Myanmar border landscape at Champhai, and Mizo cultural warmth makes it unlike anywhere else on the subcontinent.

What is Vantawng Falls, and is it the tallest waterfall in Northeast India?

Vantawng Falls, located near Thenzawl in Serchhip district, is Mizoram's tallest waterfall at approximately 230 metres (750 feet), making it the tallest waterfall in Northeast India. It cascades in a single dramatic drop through dense subtropical jungle and is accessible via a short walk from a designated viewpoint. The falls are included on Day 2 of the Mizoram Highlands itinerary, alongside Reiek Heritage Village and Tam Dil Lake. The best viewing experience is during or just after the monsoon (September to November), when water volume is at its peak.

How do I book this Mizoram package, and how far in advance?

Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90360 21836 with your dates and group size. We answer your questions first, then confirm your seats with a deposit by bank transfer. Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit for Mizoram, which we arrange from your ID documents before you travel. For most dates, 4 to 6 weeks ahead is comfortable.

What travellers say

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