Kamalanagar (Chawngte)कमलानगर
The Chakma Buddhist town on the Tuichawng. Viharas instead of churches, and a river in the heat.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLawngtlai, Mizoram
South Mizoram
South Mizoram
Best time to visit15 October to 31 March and 10 April to 16 April
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height100 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyKamalanagar, Lawngtlai
EntryFree
About Kamalanagar (Chawngte)
The Chakma council town on the Tuichawng river in the low western corner of the state, called Chawngte by the Mizos and Kamalanagar by the Chakma who live here. The Chakma are Buddhist, so this is the one part of Mizoram with viharas rather than churches, and Bizu in mid April is the festival to catch. It is hot, low and different in feel from the ridge towns, and the Bangladesh border is close.
What to see and do
- Chakma Autonomous District Council
- Buddhist viharas, unusual in Mizoram
- The Tuichawng river
- Bizu festival in mid April
Part of Patkai, Naga and Mizo Hills.
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