Aizawl
Ridge-top capital of Mizoram with stacked houses, churches and wide valley views.
Base for any Mizoram trip; spend 1-2 days on markets, churches, museum and viewpoints.
November: Pleasant, clear skies
When to go
Things to do
- Browse Bara Bazar: Main market; closed on Sundays.
- Visit the Mizoram State Museum
Top sights
Solomon's Temple
Very large non-denominational church on the western edge of Aizawl, modelled on the biblical Temple of Solomon.
Martyrs Memorial, Luangmual
Memorial on Luangmual hill to Mizo fighters who died in the 1966-1986 struggle, with three spires and about 1,563 graves.
Salvation Army Temple
White Indo-Gothic church of the Salvation Army in Aizawl, known for its hourly chimes.
Dawrpui Presbyterian Church
Historic Presbyterian church in central Aizawl.
Zokhua Falkawn
Traditional Mizo village replica set up in 1992 by the Department of Art and Culture, south of Aizawl.
Aizwal Mosque
mosque in Mizoram, India
Mizoram State Museum
Ethnographic museum on MacDonald Hill, a good first stop to learn about Mizo textiles, tools and history.
Kohhran Thianghlim
christian denomination in Mizoram, northeast India
Solomon's Temple, Aizawl Mizoram
building in India
Bara Bazar
Aizawl's oldest and best-known market for Mizo textiles, handloom, bamboo crafts, spices and fresh produce.
Zarkawt Market
Busy Zarkawt street market known for fashion boutiques and street food stalls.
Zohanco Emporium, Zarkawt
Government handloom and handicrafts emporium selling shawls, puan, bags, bamboo and cane work and jewellery.
Nature and outdoors
Where to eat
Curry Pot
Restaurant in Upper Khatla serving Indian and Chinese food at reasonable prices, with a branch at Lengpui Airport.
David's Kitchen
Popular Chanmari restaurant with decent food and good service.
Pemarin Corner
Higher-end restaurant on the first floor of Millennium Centre.
Chopstyx Restaurant
Tibetan restaurant in Lower Chanmari, described by Wikivoyage as the only one in town.
Hotel Millennium restaurant
Hotel restaurant on Zarkawt Main Street, possibly with limited hours and menu.
Zote Bakery cafe, Dawrpui
Bakery cafe near the Dawrpui church serving milky tea and coffee.
Zote Bakery cafe, Electric Veng
Bakery cafe in Electric Veng serving milky tea and coffee.
Riak Maw Inn dining
Small Zarkawt inn that serves Mizo meals, near the Silchar Sumo offices.
Zarkawt street food stalls
Street stalls in Zarkawt and around town selling fried vegetables and pakoras, open even on Sundays when most shops close.
Bara Bazar food stalls
Food stalls in Bara Bazar selling local Mizo food alongside produce.
Solomon's Temple restaurant
Restaurant inside the Solomon's Temple compound.
Curry Pot, Lengpui Airport
Airport branch of Curry Pot at Lengpui.
Shopping
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