Hi dear travellers,
We are going to be a small team of 7+1 . This is going to be a very explorative and experiential road tour which starts with a breathtaking view of the city of Aizawl at night from the Skywalk atop the scenic Hangi Lunglen Tlang. We will be witnessing the Chapchar Kut Festival of the Mizo people from the very first day it starts.
Chapchar Kut is a vibrant Spring Festival celebrated annually in the month of March and is Mizoram’s biggest festival. “Chapchar” refers to the period of rest in the cycle of “Jhum cultivation” and “Kut” means festival. In Jhum cultivation, which the Mizos have been practising for centuries, the forests are cleared and left to dry before they are burned up to make the ground ready for cultivation. After a brief resting period , the ground becomes ready for sowing new seeds. it is during the resting period, Chapchar Kut is celebrated.
According to the oral tradition, when the hunters returned from the forests empty handed, the village chief would gather everyone to have a community feast where everyone brought in something so that the community can celebrate together. Much of this festival was lost as Christianity gained more popularity and the animist societies were converted into Christianity. The festival was formally revived again in 1973 and it gives a glance into the culture, lifestyle the society of the Mizos through their dances, music, food, indigenous games and sports, costumes and their values. In the festival, you get to see the famous bamboo dance the Cheraw, the circle dance Chai, Khuallam, Chheihlam, war dance Sarlamkai. You also get to watch the traditional games like Inbuan, Insuknawr, Kalchhet.
Apart from the performances, you also see flower shows ( this is the time when rhododendrons and orchids are in full bloom in Mizoram), handloom and handicraft exhibitions, photography exhibitions and many more. and since we are in Mizoram already, how can we miss visiting all those places that are worth visiting in our time frame? So yes we will visit Vantawng waterfall in Thenzawl. Vantawng happens to be the 13th tallest waterfall in India and the highest uninterrupted waterfall in Mizoram. We will also visit Tuirihiau falls and what is hidden behind the Tuirihiau. That is a secret which will be unfolded when you reach there. We also visit the calm and peaceful Dilpui Lake. And while doing all of those we stay in the absolutely gorgoeus and luxurious Thenzawl Golf Course Resort, which is a 105 acre property with 33 beautiful cottages. Sunsets are very pleasing visual experiences here. We will also watch sunset from the spectacular ridges of Reiek. And that happens after we have visited the church Solomon’s Temple. The design of the church came to its founder, Dr. L.B. Sailo, through a vivid vision in a dream. The entire structure was funded purely through voluntary contributions from local community members and followers of the Kohhran Thianghlim.
We are going to visit many more interesting places in Mizoram while attending the Chapchar Kut. Kindly find out details from the itinerary.
ITINERARY
28/03/27:
- We pick you up from Lengpui airport at 2.00 pm
- Drive to Aizawl.
- Visit to KV museum.
- Freshen up in hotel
- Visit to Mizoram's first-ever glass-bottom skywalk Skywalk. Dinner at Skywalk.
- Over night stay at Aizawl
01/03/27:
- Breakfast at Aizawl
- Move towards Festival village.
- Drive towards Thenzawl.
- Dinner and night stay at Thenzawl Golf Course Resort.
02/03/27 :
- Post breakfast we visit Vantawng, the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in Mizoram, Tuirihiau waterfall, Dilpui lake
- Dinner and overnight stay in Thenzawl Golf Course Resort.
03/03/27 :
- Breakfast at Thenzawl.
- Drive towards Aizawl.
- Visit Tropic of Cancer, Silasuk meadows and Lalsavunga Park on the way back to Aizawl. Known for its lush green rolling hills, cool mountain air, and wide valley views, Sialsuk Tlang was recognized by the Government of India, as the Best Tourism Village for its focus on community-based tourism in 2024. Lalsavunga Park is a popular,120 acre eco tourism and natural park. The park offers offers panoramic 360-degree views of the rolling hills and the sprawling cityscape of Aizawl below. There are short winding trails across the mountain range for kid-friendly trekking and immersive jungle experiences. The park also features two thrilling suspension walk bridges.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Aizawl.
04/03/27 :
- Post breakfast leave for Bara Bazar. Located in the heart of the city, this iconic market is built directly into the steep hill slopes. The market is a unique labyrinth of narrow stairways, interconnected terraces, and multi-level alleyways.
- Visit Solomon's Temple.
- Watch sunset at Reiek. Standing approximately at 4400 feet Reiek is a scenic mountain peak from where watching sunset is a great experience. The top offers a wide 270-degree view of the Mizo landscape and also Bangladesh, on a clear day. The surrounding woods are rich in local birdlife and serve as a nesting ground for the rare peregrine falcon. Reiek hosts Mizoram's vibrant annual festival celebrating local dances, crafts, and the state's anthurium flower cultivation sometime in October.
- Dinner at Skywalk Restaurant and over night stay at Aizawl
05/03/27 :
- Post breakfast leave for the Chapchur Kut Grand end Festival.
- Dinner and over night stay at Aizawl
06/03/27 :
- Post breakfast drop at Lengpui airport within 10 am.
THINGS TO TAKE
This is just a general guideline. Take whatever clothes you prefer but do not forget to take a light sweater or a fleece jacket for the mornings and the evenings. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The grounds are large and Aizawl is built on hillsides. Keep a bottle with you that can be refilled from time to time. Carry some snack ( fruits and energy bars are really good), 2/3 ORS sachets. A flask if you want.
FYI
- Batch strength: 7
- No. of days : 6 nights 7 days
- Networks available on the trail : Jio and Airtel
- 10% discount available on tour price for children aged 5 years or below (proof of age is required)
- Temperature during day is around 20 to 25 degree celsius and in the evenings it can stay between 12 to 15 degrees. Evenings and mornings may need a light sweater or a fleece jacket.
- Dress modestly in the festival grounds.
- Carry physical ILP copies.
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- If invited to join a community circle or Chai dance in a local neighborhood or homestay setting, join respectfully.
- Leave your shoes behind when entering a home.
- Avoid disrupting traditional community customs or private family moments during communal feasts.
- Mizoram enforces strict prohibition laws; bringing outside alcohol through check gates or onto festival grounds is forbidden.
- If a Mizo family offers you food, accept. It is a deeply meaningful gesture.
- This is a community celebration, not a performance for tourists. The more you participate in the spirit of the festival, the more you will get out of it.
- Aizawl is at an altitude of approx 3500 feet.
- If petrol/diesel prices increase after 30/11/26, the price of the trip will also increase accordingly.
FAQ
- What will be your pick up time from Lengpui airport ? 2 pm.
- What time will you drop me/us at Lengpui at the end of the journey?
Within 9.30 am.
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What will the temperatures be like ?
Daytime temperature varies between 20 to 25 degree celsius. Evening temperature varies between 12 to 15 degrees.
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What kind of food will be provided on the trip?
In breakfast and dinner both vegetarian food and non vegetarian food will be served during the tour. In the festival you can try the local food like Bai, Sawhchiar, Vawksa Rep, Bekang.
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Is Mizoram is a dry state ? Yes. There are restrictions on commercial liquor. However, you will find traditional local rice beer Zufang can be found in many places. You may also find wine and fruit beer made from grapes and pineapples.
- What kind of accommodation are available? Accommodations are on double sharing basis. In Thenzwal stays will be in luxurious cottages in Thenzawl Golf Course Resort. Washrooms everywhere are western with geysers.
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What are the cellular network connectivity for this trip ? Jio and Airtel .
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What is the minimum and maximum age limit? The minimum age limit of children, if accompanied by parents is 5 years, without parents is 16 years.
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Which is the nearest railway station?
Sairang.
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Which is the nearest airport for this program ?
Lengpui.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation policy:
- Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges.
- Cancellations will have to be intimated to Soma's Camps by email only. Email address is somascamps@gmail.com
- 30% of the total tour fee is not refundable on cancellation at any point of time. If you fail to pay your tour fees( in case of part payments) within the scheduled date and ignore repeated intimations, your registration maybe cancelled and the booking amount forfeited.
- Tours have to be booked at least 50 days prior to the date of journey.
- Cancellation between 50 to 31 days prior to departure : 70% of the tour fee will be refunded.
- Cancellations made between 30 to 22 days prior to the program date, 50% of the tour fee will be refunded
- Cancellation between 21 and 11 days prior to departure : 30% of the tour fee will be refunded.
- Cancellations made from 10 days to the day of departure or no showing up : no refund.
- Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of riots, political or industrial unrest like Railway operators strike, Airlines strike, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. The tour fee paid by the clients will be refunded in full OR we will provide you with an alternate set of program dates.
- Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of pandemic, epidemic, any other long term natural or biological disaster or man made disasters like war and others, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. 70 % of the tour fee paid by the clients will be refunded.
- Please understand when we say 'tour fee', we mean the full amount not partial payment.
Other Terms & Conditions
- Payment: Payment for the trip can be done online through online payment options or net banking or NEFT or by account payee cheques.
- Non-liability: Soma's Camps is not responsible for any loss/damage of your gears/equipment or other belongings on the tour. Please do not request Soma's Camps instructors/ tour caretakers to retrieve/collect your lost/misplaced item, if any.
- Regarding proper disposal of non bio-degradable waste: At Soma's Camps, we to prefer to leave nothing other than footprints behind. Kindly help us to maintain that by taking care of your non bio-degradable wastes.
- Emergency during the trip: If for any reason you have to leave the trip midway, Soma's Camps can make arrangements for your return to the nearest rail head/airport. In such a case pay the trip facilitator the amount of the transport before you start for the railhead/airport.
- Program may get modified/cancelled in case of inclement weather.
- Cost escalation during the trip, due to change in itinerary owing to natural reasons or unforeseen conditions like Landslides , Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc, will have to be borne by the participant.
- Soma's Camps do not owns the stays along the route. Maintenance of the stays are solely with the owners.
- Please note that the minimum batch strength is 5. If we fall short of the requisite number, the trip will be called off and your trip fees will be refunded in full without any cancellation charge deducted. However, if you still want to go ahead with the trip, it will be our pleasure to conduct it for you. In such a case your trip fees will be a little higher and the amount will be disclosed to you well before the journey.
