Vantawng Khawhthla »
Of all the waterfalls and cascades in the rough and fast-flowing rivers of Mizoram, Vantawng Khawhthla or “Vantawng Fall” is the highest and the most spectacular one. Located in Vanva river near Thenzawl, it is named after Vantawnga who was said to be an excellent swimmer. So good a swimmer was Vantawnga, so the story goes, that he could hover in the cascading water as fish do, but unfortunately during one such performances, a drifting log fell from above and killed him. The height of the fall is recorded as 750 ft and though it is difficult to get close to it because of the sheer forested hillsides surrounding it, a comfortable viewing tower has been constructed by the Tourism Department.
The waterfall can be visited from Thenzawl, a town few kms away from Aizawl. This picturesque town is also the handloom centre of Mizoram.
Climate | - Hot is summer when the temperatures sometimes soar up to 30º C. It is cold in winter at an average temperature of 15º C. |
Transport | - Daily Sumo and bus service from Aizawl |
Accommodation | - Tourist Lodge |