Phawngpui

Infobox Mountain
Name = Phawngpui
Photo = Phawngpui.jpg
Caption = Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park
Elevation = convert|2165|m|ft|0
Location = Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) is situated near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District in the northeastern state of Mizoram in India. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl.

Phawngpui, the Blue Mountain of Mizoram is a highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of the Gods. Phawngpui Peak is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram, rising about 2165 metres high near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District. Phawngpui Peak is famous for orchids and rhododendrons. With spectacular trees and flowers of all colours, Phawngpui presents a fairytale view of the blue hazed hills, and vales unfolding below.

Phawngpui Peak in Mizoram exhibits the most enchanting view of Mizoram. There is a semi-circular beautiful cliff in the western side called Thlazuang Khamm, which has a sharp and deep fall. This cliff is believed to be haunted by spirits. On the peak, there is a level ground of about 2 square kilometres in area. The area is encircled by matted bamboo groves and other alluring vegetations. You will come across varieties of butterflies, including some rare species found in this region.

Journey to the Phawngpui

Airport : Nearest airport is Aizawl. Aizawl is connected to Kolkata and Imphal by air. Indian Airlines connects Aizawl to rest of India via Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata. Can reach the sight by road from Aizawl. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl.

Railhead : Nearest railhead is Silchar which is in Assam ( 184 km away). From Guwahati, travel to Silchar by Barak Valley Express, Cachar Express or the Tripura Passenger. Can reach the sight by road from Aizawl. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl.

Road Transport : NH - 54 connects Aizawl with the rest of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to Aizawl. Night services are also available. Aizawl can also be approached by road from Shillong and Guwahati. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl. Can reach the sight by road from Aizawl.

Staying near the Phawngpui : Since Aizawl is not to far from the sight, you can have a night stay at Aizawl, from where you can go for a day trip to the Phawngpui sight. You can find all categories of accommodation at Aizawl. Though, the accommodation are not to luxurious, they are good enough to provide you proper comfort and satisfaction.

External links

# Shahnaz Kimi's Phawngpui Photos [http://www.shahnazkimi.com/tag.php?tags=phawngpui]
# Mizoram Tourism [http://mizotourism.nic.in/placesofinterest.htm]
# Mizoram Tourism [http://mizotourism.nic.in/placesofinterest.htm]
# North-East India Tourism [http://www.north-east-india.com/mizoram/tourist-attractions.html]
# Mizoram Government Official Website [http://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=787&Itemid=103]