Visiting Mizoram: Interesting Things That You Must Know About This North-East Indian State

The name Mizoram, which translates to Land of the Highlanders, is one of the seven sisters of Northeast India. Mizoram, a land of remarkable natural beauty, is made up of the former North and South Lushai Hill districts. It is a land of unlimited variation of landscape with rich flora and wildlife, groups of whispering pines, and charming towns with houses on stilts. (Image Source: Twitter)

Pawl Kut- Since the term Pawl means straw, the Pawl Kut celebration refers to a straw harvesting festival. Every year, the festival is typically celebrated in the month of December. A traditional component of the feast is meat and eggs. During the event, the Chawnghnawt rite is practised. Mother and her children are forced to sit on a memorial platform created especially for Pawl Kut during the Chawnghnawt rite. The mother feeds her children with meat and eggs, and her children in turn feed their mother with eggs and meat. (Image Source: Twitter/@GoGroupOuting)

Phawngui- The tallest peak in Mizoram is Phawngui, sometimes referred to as the Blue Mountain, and it is thought to be the home of the gods. Rhododendron and orchids are well-known at Phawngpui, which is in the Chhimtuipui district. (Image Source: Twitter/@shanudutta1996)

Forests and Wildlife in Mizoram- The common vegetation types of Mizoram include tropical semi-evergreens, tropical moist deciduous trees, subtropical broadleaved hills, and subtropical pine forests. Many different bird, animal, and plant species may be found in Mizoram. A total of 640 bird species have been recorded in the state, many of which are unique to the southeast Asian and Himalayan foothills. (Image Source:Twitter/@sdcfoundationuk)

Tribes of Mizoram- Mizoram's tribes are mainly concentrated in the small clans that have developed into tiny villages. Along with all the national festivals, a few local festivities are also celebrated with considerable fervour. The Mizoram tribe's economy is based on agriculture, which is their main source of income. The Mizos' primary attire is referred to as Puan. (Image Source: Twitter/@Mizoram_Tourism)

Pukzing Cave- The Pukzing Cave, which is 25 metres long, is the largest cave in the state of Mizoram. The cave is located in the nearby Marpara settlement of Pukzing and is believed to be carved out by Mualzavata using hairpin. (Image Source: Twitter/@NEC_GoI)

Bai- A soupy stew meal called bai is typically served with rice and vegetables  as a side dish. The vegetarian version uses the flowers of a native plant known as Lengser or Mizo lomba, whereas the non-vegetarian version uses pork. (Image Source: Twitter)