Champhai: Where the Land Ends and Legends Begin

Far beyond the winding roads and rolling hills of Aizawl lies a place where myths take shape, and the clouds seem to pause — welcome to Champhai, Mizoram’s frontier town kissed by culture, rice fields, and mystery.

And if you’ve ever wanted to visit a lake that exists more in hearts than on maps, you’re in for something unforgettable.


📍 Where is Champhai?

Located 190 km east of Aizawl, Champhai sits along the Indo-Myanmar border. It’s known as Mizoram’s Rice Bowl, but the real treasure lies in the journey — and the peaceful destination that feels like a world apart.


✨ What Makes Champhai Magical?

  • 🌾 Terraced rice fields that stretch like green waves
  • 🌀 Rih Dil — a legendary heart-shaped lake across the Myanmar border
  • 🌄 Epic borderland sunsets
  • 🏔️ Valleys and viewpoints that defy description
  • 🌿 A quiet, slow, scenic pace that soothes your soul

🗓️ Aizawl to Champhai – Scenic Drive & Overnight Itinerary

🚐 A road trip to the edge of India, curated by Xplora.

7:30 AM – Pickup from your hotel in Aizawl

Our driver picks you up from your hotel. Bags in, heart open, let’s roll!

10:00 AM – Scenic tea stop near Seling / Keifang

Breathe in the cool breeze, sip warm tea, and take in panoramic views of the misty hills.

12:30 PM – En route photo stops & waterfalls

Expect forest-lined roads, spontaneous waterfall breaks, and hilltop serenity.

2:30 PM – Arrive at Champhai

Check in at your hotel. Refresh, relax, and get ready for something special.

3:30 PM – Journey to Zokhawthar & Rih Dil (Myanmar)

Drive down to the Indo-Myanmar border at Zokhawthar. Cross over to Myanmar (no passport needed for Indian tourists for this day visit) to see the sacred Rih Dil — a lake believed to house the souls of the departed in Mizo folklore. It’s quiet, sacred, and stunningly beautiful.

5:30 PM – Sunset viewpoint stop on the return

Watch the light melt into the valleys — a peaceful, golden end to your adventure.

7:00 PM – Drop at your hotel in Champhai

Settle in for the night, warm and fulfilled. You’ve reached the edge — in the best way.


💼 We Provide:

  • Comfortable vehicle with professional driver 🚗
  • Hotel pickup in Aizawl & drop at your hotel in Champhai
  • Entry assistance at Zokhawthar border
  • Guided visit to Rih Dil
  • Bottled water & en route refreshments
  • Hotel booking support (if needed)

🌿 Why Champhai?

Because it’s not just a place to see — it’s a place to feel.
Where borderlines blur, and time stands still over a lake that lives in legend.


📞 Ready to reach the edge of India?

Let Xplora Tours & Travels take you on a journey you’ll never forget.
One road. One lake. A thousand memories waiting.