Caution
Lunglei in August
Mizoram, India
August keeps Lunglei in monsoon mode â the southern hills stay soaked and the leeches stay hungry.
The August story
Monsoon Lunglei is an acquired taste. Most people don't acquire it. Fair enough.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon continues
Roads & Access
note: From Aizawl â 170km, 6-7 hrs on winding mountain road.. from nearest city: Aizawl 170km, 6-7 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Civil Hospital Lunglei. Aizawl 170km for specialist care.. rescue: District admin. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: Civil Hospital Lunglei
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL and Airtel work. Jio expanding.
Kids
Not ideal for kids â
Elevation
1,355m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âTravelers with basic fitness
- âmonsoon enthusiasts
- âresearchers
Who should think twice
- âThose with mobility issues
- âmost visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January gives Lunglei its sharpest winter â southern Mizoram's second city under clear, cold skies. |
| February | 4/5 | February holds Lunglei in dry stillness â the southern Mizo hills at their most walkable. |
| March | 4/5 | March warms Lunglei with Chapchar Kut energy â southern Mizoram celebrates spring in bamboo and song. |
| April | 3/5 | April quiets Lunglei after the festival â spring warmth without the crowds. |
| May | 3/5 | May greens Lunglei up for monsoon â the last comfortable month before the rain commits. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon hits |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 3/5 | October opens Lunglei back up â not fully dry, but dry enough to justify the drive from Aizawl. |
| November | 4/5 | November clears Lunglei into its finest version â cool, dry, and entirely yours. |
| December | 3/5 | December Christmases Lunglei into community warmth â every church, every home, every hill village. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Aizawl 170km, 6-7 hrs
Elevation
1,355m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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