Trip Advisor

Timing

06:00 - 18:00

Closing Day

Always Open

Website

https://tourism.mizoram.gov.in/cont/73

Direction

Map

Phone

NA

Toilet

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

NO

Do's/Dont's

NA

Audio Guide

NO

Entrance Fees (Per Person)

India

Adult

20

Child

10

Foreign Nationals

Adult

20

Child

10

Bimstec and Saarc Nationals

Adult

20

Child

10

History

Generally the Mizos moved from one place to another frequently in search of better jhum land as jhuming required shifting of cultivation site. A typical Mizo village was a humming nest of activities. A cluster of bamboo hut on stilts, the village was usually set on the crest of a hill. It was made up of about three to five hundred houses in general, with the chief’s elongated hut at the centre, flanked by the village elders’ houses. And within calling distance stood the large, hump-roofed Zawlbuk or bachelors’ dormitory where all the young men gathered at dusk and slept at night. This was the focal place from which one could gather news or muster help in case of emergency. It was also a training ground where Mizo boys were drilled and groomed to be responsible members of the society. Apart from the important personalities were Puithiam or priest, Thirdeng or blacksmith and Tlangau or crier. Though rich men and brave warriors and hunter enjoyed great prestige, there was practically no social discrimination. A gregarious and close knit society, they evolved some principles of self-help and co-operation to meet. The Mizos established a unique code of ethics called Tlawmngaihna which stands basically for selfless service for others. It is a compelling moral force that requires a man to be hospitable, kind, unselfish, courageous and helpful to others.

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