Tamdil: Literally -lake of mustard -, Tamdil is situated near Saitual village, about 110 km from Aizawl. Having been developed as an important pisciculture center by the Fisheries Department and a holiday resort by the Tourism Department, this is perhaps the most frequented lake in the state. The lake and the surrounding thick forest are home to wide species of trees, plants, and animals According to folklore, a couple used to have a jhum cultivation in this small valley surrounded by hills but the man died suddenly and left the woman to look after the crops alone. In the middle of the field, there was a mustard plant that was bigger than the others and one night the widow was told in her dreams by her dead husband to take special care of the mustard plant which would bring her great blessings. So she did as she was told, giving special attention to the plant and watering it daily, and indeed it thrived very well and grew bigger and bigger. After some time, the widow remarried but her new husband did not like her to keep anything that would remind her of her former husband so he pulled the plant up by the roots and threw it away. Out of the hole thus left in the ground water spouted immediately and after a while, it filled the small valley to become a large lake.
Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary: Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 101 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. It covers an area of about 35.75 sq. km and ranges in altitude from 400m to 1300m from sea level. This Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the first sanctuaries of Mizoram notified in 1978 with tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen which are home to rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Flora – The vegetation found in the sanctuary consists of Canes and Bamboos, Michelia champaca, Duabanga, Schima wallichi, Termunalia,Gmelina arborea, etc. Fauna – Tiger, Leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Jungle Cat, Serow, Hoolock gibbon, Rhesus macaque, Kallej pheasant, Jungle fowl, Common patridges, Hill myana, Dark rumped swift. Accommodation – Inspection hut with 2 rooms and 4 beds at Hualtu Range H.Q.
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary: Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Saitual district in eastern Mizoram, northeast India. It is an alpine forest and contains the second-highest peak in Mizoram. It is especially a conservation interest in rare species of birds. It was declared a protected area in 1999, and a national wildlife sanctuary by the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests on 31 May 2001. Lengteng is home to a variety of animal species including birds. The most notable birds are the dark-rumped swift, grey sibia, Mrs. Hume’s pheasant, grey peacock pheasant, Oriental pied hornbill, rufous-bellied eagle, and white-naped yuhina. Blyth’s tragopan was also reported from a survey in 2011. Common animal species include tiger, leopard, sambar deer, barking deer, goral, serow, hoolock gibbon, rhesus macaque, and wild boars. An IUCN-classified vulnerable species of primate, the northern pig-tailed macaque is reported here.
Rung Dil: Rungdil Lake is a magnificent twin lake that is situated 14 km from Suangpuilawn village in Aizawl district. It covers an area of 2.5 hectares and the entire place is filled with the magic of Nature. Once upon a time, this lake used to be the home for a large number of partridges. Though even today, it is a popular destination for bird watchers and nature lovers. Rungdil Lake consists of two similar lakes that are separated by a narrow strip of land. It is, however, believed that the two lakes do have a subterranean connection.
Tawi Puk: Mizoram offers many magnificent destinations worth your while, waiting to be explored!!! As the new year is approaching, you must have scratched your heads for your next stop. With so many places to travel, we have narrowed down Tawi Puk (Cave), located in Hmuntha for the next bucket list worthy of your offbeat destination.
Teikhang Kurung: TEIKHANG KURUNG near Teikhang Village is in Saitual District. About 8 hours drive from Aizawl City. The magnificent wonder of nature and its rocky walls reach deep down its grandiose floor! mesmerizing the spectacular geological formations will obviously make you connected with nature and deepen your feelings about nature! Tune into the natural World!!
Lung Milem Suangpuilawn: At Suangpuilawn village in Aizawl district there is a stone with inscriptions which have not been deciphered as yet. The stone slab of the size of 1m length and 1m width is placed by the side of the stream.
Hriangmual – Mawmrang (Phuaibung): The majestic peak lies on the eastern corner of Mizoram in Saitual District. It is about 180 from Aizawl the State Capital of Mizoram. It is named after an evergreen tree called ‘Hriang’ and Mual means ground, deriving the name as ‘Hriangmu al’ Hriangmual stands majestically just outskirts of Phuaibuang Village.It is a destination that is hardly explored and is covered by evergreen trees. It is the home of wild animals like Stag, Deer, wild boar, Monkeys, and many birds. It is rich in flora and fauna. Talan River flows inside the forest of Hriangmual. There is also a Cave inside the Hriangmual forest known as Fangfar Puk which is about 15/20 feet wide. There is Stalagmite inside this cave and water dripping from this stalamite is collected by locals for medical use. It is believed that these water have healing properties and are widely used for the treatment of various illnesses. It is believed that the Thado, Ngendal tribe used to live in these forests of Hriangmual during the late 1800s. Thousands of monolithic remains can be seen inside of this Hriangmual Forest which are believed to be made by the Thado Tribe. There are six Stone tables that are preserved and can be seen today. Adjacent to these stone tables there are Monolith surrounded by many countless smaller stones. INTACH Mizoram Chapter is doing an extensive study on these Monolith, and hope to throw light on the history of the Mizo. Phuaibung Village is strictly monitored for the protection and conservation of this beautiful Hriangmual Peak. The best time to visit would be from November to March. Indeed Mizoram is untouched and yet to be explored. (Mapui Khawlhring).