Lunglei also spelled lunch is a town, situated in the south-central part of Mizoram state, in northeastern India. The word Lunglei literally means ‘bridge of rock’ and got its name from a bridge-like rock found in the riverine area around Nghasih, which is a small tributary of Tlawng the longest river in Mizoram. It is the second largest town in the state after the capital city Aizawl. It is situated 131 miles south of Aizawl.
Lunglei is one of the most populous towns in the Mizo Hills. The principal crop in the agricultural economy of this city is rice. Cottage industries produce furniture, agricultural equipment, hand-loomed clothes, woven textiles, bamboo, and cane work. The surrounding of this place consists of north–south-aligned hill ranges with elevations from 150 meters to 275 meters.
Lunglei is one of the finest cities in the state. The city is very rich in flora and fauna and is an ideal base for nature lovers to enjoy exploring the surrounding areas. There are many fabulous places to visit in this city like-
- Saikuti Hall
- Lunglei bridge
- The Nghasih stream
- Thorangtla Wildlife Sanctuary
Visiting these places will be a great experience for you. They are full of natural beauty. The scenario of the city is just breathing.
An engraved image of Buddha is found near a village named Mualcheng village, which is about 50 kilometers from the main town, and remains an enigma to date since other Buddhist relics have been found in the state. This city can be a wonderful place for art and culture enthusiasts. The ethnic enticements are maintained in the District Museum, and it displays artifacts that make up for the cultural wealth of the State. And the wildlife sanctuary serves a great number of wild animals and birds to tourists. Which will be a memorable experience for you.
