Situated at the tip of the North-Eastern border, Mizoram is a land of varied landscape and natural beauty. It has international boundaries with Bangladesh and Myanmar. The state has a pleasant temperate climate all the year round, thanks to the Tropic of Cancer which passes through the state. The Blue Mountain is the highest peak in Mizoram. Tlawang, Kamaphuli, Kolodine, Tuivawl and Sonai are the major rivers flowing through the state. Mizoram consisits of the north and south Lushai hills.
The capital city of Mizoram, Aizwal, is the religious and cultural center of the state. It has been debveloped to meet the growing demands of the tourism industry. Tourist centres worth visiting in the state are Champai, Tamdil, Vantawng fall and Thenzawl. are some of the other important tourist centres in this state.
The major profession of the Mizos is agriculture. Paddy, Maize, Mustard, Sugarcene and potatoes are the main crops of the area.
After the retreat of the British, Mizoram has become highly inaccessible as the traditional routes viz. Chittagong and Rangamati no longer exist. The air links to Aizawl are also uncertain throughout the rainy season which lasts from April to October. The tediously long road journey from Shillong or Silchar is also not recommended. The once dense forests of Mizoram have been replaced by Slash and burn Jhum cultivation. The rugged mountain countryside of Mizoram now attracts only anthropologists and other biological scientists and nature lovers who like roughing it out in the wild mountains.
Even though the journey to Mizoram is comparatively tough, it is still capable of springing some interesting surprises for those who visit the state with a positive attitude. Mizos are generally very cheerful and hospitable people who believe in a good life and have a strong faith in God.
