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Mizoram s pretty, sugarbush village condominiums green hills get higher as you head east. Champhai is widely considered sugarbush village condominiums the most attractive district and is where you ll find the Murlen National Park, known for its hoolock gibbons. The small town of Saitual is a good stopover on the road to Champhai. sugarbush village condominiums Very close to Champhai is pretty Tamdil Lake, ringed by lush mountains. Further afield is the stunning sugarbush village condominiums Blue Mountain (Phawngpui), which at 2147m is the highest peak in Mizoram. It s considered by Mizos to be the abode of the Gods, but its slopes are said to be haunted by ghosts. sugarbush village condominiums Three Dimension can organise trekking trips here. For a more accessible taste of the Mizoram hinterland visit the Vantawng waterfalls, 95km from Aizawl.

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Some 3km west on Mahatma Gandhi Marg is Ganga Market, landmarked by a red, triple-spired temple and nearby sugarbush village condominiums clock tower. The market itself is a busy clash of peoples sugarbush village condominiums from across the borderlands as well as piles of colourful fruit and some other decidedly exotic food items. The good-value Hotel Blue Pine (%2211118; s 300-500, d 500-600) is here, with well-maintained rooms and a mix of common and private sugarbush village condominiums bathrooms. Don t mind the caged receptionist, he s quite tame and helpful.