Lawngtlai, India
Lawngtlai is a town of 20,830 people in Mizoram, India, founded in 1880.
Why visit Lawngtlai
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Weather in Lawngtlai
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About Lawngtlai
Lawngtlai is a town located in the southern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Lawngtlai district and is home to the Pawi people, also known as the Hakha Chin people. Lawngtlai celebrates a variety of indigenous festivals, such as the Hlukhla Kut, similar to that of the Chapchar Kut celebrated elsewhere in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Lawngtlai (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Sobji Bazar, Lawngtlai - 2, Bazar Veng
Grocery
Sobji Bazar Lawngtlai-2 Bazar Veng, Lawngtlai
History
Lawngtlai village was established by Haihmunga Hlawncheu, a Lai Chief, in 1880 at the place known currently as Vengpui. It was named after he seized a boat drifting down the Kaladan river, and literally means "seized boat" in Lai.
From the History section of Lawngtlai on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Healthcare3
Map of Lawngtlai
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Saiha 10 km southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bualpui NG ?E? 15 km east, about 15 min by car
- Kawlchaw ?E? 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Sangau ?E? 28 km northeast, about 28 min by car
- Lunglei 43 km north, about 43 min by car
- Hnahthial 48 km north, about 48 min by car
- Tuichawngtlang 48 km southwest, about 48 min by car
- Devasora 50 km southwest, about 50 min by car
- Devasora South 52 km southwest, about 52 min by car
- Karnaphuli 70 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lawngtlai Areopagi, Coolcolney, CC0
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