Mizoram Tourism

Mizoram, the Land of the Highlanders, is sandwiched between Myanmar, Bangladesh and the states of Tripura, Assam and Manipur. The rivers, peaks, plains and the lakes are the treasures of Mizoram. It is full of high ranges running from north to south covered by greenery throughout the year. The scenic beauty of the hill ranges and river valleys during dry season, the rolling clouds mixed with thundering sound followed by heavy rains, slowly moving across the hills and valleys, during rainy season are the sights of unforgettable pleasure.

The Mizoram State Government begins to recognize tourism as an important sector of the economy which needs to be developed for greater income generation. More emphasis on sustainable eco-tourism, adventure tourism, village tourism and rural tourism would bring in high - value tourism. With the increase of tourist the need for budget hotels has been acutely felt. Participation from private sector is almost nil, the existing private hotels are not up to the mark, financial assistance may be offered to those competent promoters wishing to establish a budget hotel in the state.

Tourist Circuit & Destination:

During the current 11^th Five Year Plan State Government has undertaken development of 3 nos. of Tourist Circuit & Destination viz. Sothern  Tourist Circuit Phase II, Tourist Destination - Sakawrdai & Kanhmun through funding by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India under 100% CSS. The State Government has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 2874.95 lakhs for completion of these projects.

The State Government has also identified another 5 nos. of Tourist Circuit and destinations for which sanction has been obtained from Govt. of India.

Tour Operators:

As a means to promote tourism and attract more tourists the State Government has associated three tour operators viz. “Serow Tours & Travels”, Blue Bell Tom & Travels” and “Three Dimension”.

State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM):

A State Institute of Hotel Management is expected to function shortly for which the State Government is undertaking construction of the building at Bung Bangla (Aizawl) with funding from Ministry of Tourism (GOl). With the establishment of SIHM skilled manpower in hospitality industry will be available in Mizoram. The institute will conduct Degree Course as well as Craft Course level training as advised by the Indian Council of Hotel Management Institute, Pirsa, New Delhi. This will provide the skilled manpower required in the hospitality sector, tourism will further be promoted and the youths of Mizoram would benefit from it.

Aerosport:

With financial support from the Ministry of Tourism infrastructure for development of Aerosport has been created by the State Government at Tuirial, this will promote Paragliding, Power Hang Glider and Hot Air Balloon. Paragliding has already been tested in Mizoram by foreign pilot and found to be viable and promising for developing the talent of local youths and for tourist attraction.