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Phawngpui Peak in May
Mizoram, India
May extends Phawngpui's flower show — the rhododendrons fade as the orchids take over.
The May story
The summit meadows in May are botanical chaos — dozens of species competing for your camera's attention.
Why May scores 4/5
Weather
Late bloom + orchids
Roads & Access
note: Base at Thaltlang village — 300km from Aizawl, 10-12 hrs. Then 6km trek to peak.. from nearest city: Aizawl 300km, 10-12 hrs to base
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: No medical facility near peak. Saiha town 50km. Aizawl 300km for hospital.. rescue: Forest dept + village volunteers. ambulance: None near peak. nearest hospital: Saiha District Hospital (50km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL intermittent. No other network. No signal at peak.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
2,157m — Moderate altitude
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓botanists
- ✓orchid seekers
- ✓late-season trekkers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗those wanting only rhododendrons (fading)
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January freezes Phawngpui to its bones — Mizoram's highest peak wears frost and offers views that end at Myanmar. |
| February | 3/5 | February keeps Phawngpui frozen but photogenic — the summit rewards early starts and warm layers. |
| March | 4/5 | Rhododendrons awakening |
| April | 5/5 | PEAK — rhododendron bloom |
| Mayviewing | 4/5 | Late bloom + orchids |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | October clears Phawngpui's stage — the Blue Mountain earns its name again under post-monsoon sky. |
| November | 4/5 | November gives Phawngpui its clearest summit — the air is cold, the view is infinite, the crowds are zero. |
| December | 3/5 | December frosts Phawngpui's summit meadows into crunchy white — the Blue Mountain at its most alpine. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Aizawl 300km, 10-12 hrs to base
Elevation
2,157m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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