Nestled like a green amphitheatre at 1,678 m on the Indo-Myanmar border, Champhai is Mizoram’s eastern jewel – a highland plateau dubbed the “Fruit Bowl of Mizoram” for its sprawling vineyards that produce India’s sweetest grapes and award-winning wines. Just 192 km from Aizawl, this serene district offers 360° views of Myanmar’s Chin Hills, ancient Mizo stone monoliths, and the wild Murlen National Park with its cloud forests and hoolock gibbons. From sipping fresh grape juice at roadside stalls to standing at the Rih Dil lake border point, Champhai blends agriculture, adventure, and cross-border mystique. A vineyard-clad contrast to Vantawng’s jungle roar, it is Mizoram’s ultimate offbeat escape. For visitors to indiatourisminfo.com, Champhai is pure highland bliss. With 2025 wine harvest tours and the Champhai Grape Festival, this “Valley of Vines” is an unmissable destination for foodies, trekkers, and photographers.
Key Attractions
Champhai Vineyards – 500+ acres of grape terraces
Rih Dil Lake – heart-shaped lake on Myanmar border
Murlen National Park – cloud forest & gibbon sanctuary
Lianpui Viewpoint – sunrise over Myanmar plains
Thasiama Seno Neih – legendary Mizo rock cliff
Zokhawthar Border Market – Indo-Myanmar trade hub
Champhai Winery – taste Hmar grape wine
Things to Do
Walk through vineyards at harvest time (Aug–Sep)
Attend Champhai Grape Festival – wine tasting & Mizo dance (Sep 12–14, 2026)
Trek Murlen National Park (permit required)
Sunrise photography from Lianpui with Myanmar backdrop
Shop Myanmar goods at Zokhawthar (with ILP)
Try sabzawl (grape juice) & vawksa rep at stalls
Visit ancient Mizo monoliths at Vangchhia
Local Culture and History
Champhai was a refuge for Mizo chiefs during Burmese invasions; the name means “field of prosperity”. 70 % of Mizoram’s grapes grow here. The 2025 vineyard homestay network, promoted by Mizoram Tourism and X posts, lets visitors stay amid the vines.
Best Time to Visit
Open year-round, with August–September (harvest) best for Grape Festival and fresh wine. November–March (winter, 10–22°C) for clear Myanmar views. June–October (monsoon) lush but foggy.
How to Reach
By Air: Aizawl Lengpui (192 km, 6 hrs)
By Road: Aizawl → Champhai (192 km, 7 hrs) via NH6
Local Transport: Shared sumo Aizawl–Champhai (~₹500), taxi (~₹5000 return)
Permit: ILP required; special permit for Zokhawthar
Travel Tips
Booking: Vineyard stays via champhaitourism.in
Cost: Homestay+food ~₹2000–3500/person; wine ~₹300/bottle
Dress: Light jacket; good shoes for vineyards
Safety: Safe; border areas need permit
Respect Local Culture: No alcohol on Sunday
Connectivity: Good 4G in town; patchy in park
Environment: Support local farmers; no plastic
Accessibility: Flat vineyards; park has steps
Nearby Attractions
Murlen National Park (30 km)
Rih Dil (22 km)
Vangchhia Monoliths (15 km)
Zokhawthar (25 km)
Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary (50 km)
Explore More
Discover other Mizoram wonders like Vantawng Falls or Aizawl’s hilltop charm on our Mizoram destinations page. Plan your vineyard escape with indiatourisminfo.com today!
