Sairang and the Tlawngसाइरांग
The Tlawng river town below Aizawl, and since 2025 the railhead where Mizoram begins.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAizawl, Mizoram
North Mizoram
North Mizoram
Best time to visit15 October to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height100 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbySairang, Sairang
EntryFree
About Sairang and the Tlawng
The town on the Tlawng river 20 km below Aizawl, a hot river valley after the ridge, and since September 2025 the rail terminus of Mizoram. The Bairabi to Sairang line took over a decade, has 45 tunnels and a bridge, number 196, whose pier stands 104 metres, taller than Qutub Minar. If you arrive by train this is where Mizoram begins; if not, it is a half day down to the river and back.
What to see and do
- Sairang railway station, opened September 2025
- Bridge 196 with its 104 metre pier
- The Tlawng river valley
- Lengpui airport 20 km on
Part of Patkai, Naga and Mizo Hills.
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More places in Aizawl
- Bara BazarAizawl, Mizoram · Villages & Hidden GemsThe main market of Aizawl, biggest on Saturday, dead on Sunday, lit up all Christmas week.
- Aizawl Zoological ParkAizawl, Mizoram · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesA small hillside zoo of Mizoram forest animals, the gibbons and serow first.
- Berawtlang Tourist ComplexAizawl, Mizoram · Peak TreksThe tourist complex on the eastern edge, with the clearest view back over Aizawl.
- Durtlang HillsAizawl, Mizoram · Peak TreksThe ridge above Aizawl. Go at sunrise, before the haze, and look down on the whole city.
- Falkawn Model VillageAizawl, Mizoram · Villages & Hidden GemsA small model Mizo village on the Hmuifang road. A twenty-minute stop on the way, not a destination.
- HmuifangAizawl, Mizoram · Peak TreksA 1619 m ridge with old forest, two hours south of Aizawl, and the Thalfavang Kut festival each November.
- KV ParadiseAizawl, Mizoram · Monuments & HeritageA husband built this mausoleum for his wife on the Durtlang ridge. The terrace view is the bonus.
- Luangmual Handicrafts CentreAizawl, Mizoram · Villages & Hidden GemsWhere the khumbeu, the Mizo ceremonial bamboo hat, is made. Watch one woven, then buy one.
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