Champhai

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Champhai is in Mizoram, Northeast India.

Understand

Bogman

Champhai is a local commercial hub on the Indo-Myanmar border, about 200 km from Aizawl, and has the biggest strech of plains used for rice cultivation in Mizoram.

Get in

The only way to get into Champhai is by road.
Sumos (10 passenger SUV) are available to/from Aizawl (₹450) and Lunglei (₹750, 12 hrs).
Booking counters in Aizawl are around Lower Zarkawt (Electric Veng). The road to Champhai is narrow and winding, one should expect 8 hours journey including one meal stop on the way. Sumos leave both Champhai and Aizawl around 6 am and 6 pm.
No Sumo runs on Sundays and Christian holidays.

See

Fiara TuiThis river is located 65 km from Champhai (known as "the purest summer water on Earth") has its source in the Tan Tlang Mountain.

Mapuia Hnamte

HnahlanThis is an area which near Champhai with vineyards and a beautiful climate.
Lamsial PukCave is located near Farkawn village.
Lianchhiari TlangThis is a rocky cliff ledge near the village of Dungtlang.
Mizo Hlakungpui MualA monument at the southern end of Khawbung village that commemorates the Mizo classical composers.
Murlen National ParkA home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Mura PukThis lake is located in Zote village. There are 6 caves (pits) at this site.
Tan TlangA legendary mountain (85 km from Champhai) located near Vaphai village.
Thasiama Seno NeihnaThis is a plateau on a rugged hill near Vaphai village.
ZokhawtharA trading town on the border with Myanmar.

Buy

As a commercial hub for Indo-Myanmar trade, there are many Myanmar products available in the market. Cheap staffs are more Chinese origin come through Myanmar rather than from main parts of India.
Mizos are devout Christian and all stores and restaurants close their doors on Sundays and after 6 pm.

Sleep

Hotel Holiday Home

phone: +91 3831-234871
Pleasant budget hotel. Nice view of the valley from its rooftop.
Tourist Lodge

phone: +91 9436143518, +91 3831-235866
Run by State Government. Clean and pleasant place to stay

Connect

Airtel has by far the best 3G coverage in the area followed by Aircel. Vodafone, idea, Reliance have 2G coverage in the town area.

Go next

Zokhawthar is a border town next to Rihkawdar in Myanmar side. 2 hour sumo ride will get you there and foreigners are allowed to enter Myanmar side for a day with a small fee. Onward travel further inside Myanmar is not allowed through this border as of 2015 April.