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Aizawl in April
Mizoram, India
April is warm and pleasant. Good month for exploring Aizawl and surroundings.
The April story
April is comfortable. Durtlang Hills and surrounding villages for Mizo culture. Reiek village (29km) offers a day hike.
Why April scores 3/5
Weather
Warm 14-26°C. Pleasant. Pre-monsoon.
Roads & Access
self drive: City roads narrow and steep — local taxis better.. road condition: NH306 from Silchar being improved but still rough patches. Fly if possible.. public transport: City shared taxis and autos. Airport taxi ₹800-1200.. from nearest city: Flights from Kolkata (1.5hr), Guwahati (45min). Silchar — 280km by road.. last km difficulty: easy if flying
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDMA Mizoram. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active in Mizoram. police station: Aizawl PS — several across city. nearest hospital: Aizawl Civil Hospital, Mizoram State Cancer Institute, Synod Hospital (private, well-equipped)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in Aizawl city. Very patchy outside city. BSNL dominant in rural Mizoram.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Very safe city, Clean and well-maintained, Friendly locals, Educational — unique Mizo culture
Elevation
1,132m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Getting warmer, rain possible late month
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool 8-20°C. Dry. Clear ridge views. Sunday shutdown. |
| February | 3/5 | Cool 9-21°C. Dry. Warming. |
| March | 4/5 | Warm 12-24°C. Chapchar Kut festival! Spring. |
| Aprilviewing | 3/5 | Warm 14-26°C. Pleasant. Pre-monsoon. |
| May | 2/5 | Warm 16-26°C. Pre-monsoon showers. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. 18-24°C. Heavy rain. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Very heavy rain. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating. Rain decreasing. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. 12-24°C. Clear. Green. Pleasant. |
| November | 4/5 | Cool 10-22°C. Clear. Dry. Cultural events. |
| December | 4/5 | Cool 8-20°C. Christmas! Biggest celebration — churches lit up, community feasting. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Flights from Kolkata (1.5hr), Guwahati (45min). Silchar — 280km by road.. Roads: NH306 from Silchar being improved but still rough patches. Fly if possible.. Self-drive: City roads narrow and steep — local taxis better.. Public transport: City shared taxis and autos. Airport taxi ₹800-1200.. Last stretch: easy if flying
Elevation
1,132m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
mid-range
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