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| Set in the beautiful state of Mizoram with its colourful tribal traditions, orchids and butterflies, Champhai boasts a fabulous view of the Myanmar hills. It covers an area of 3,185.83 sq km and has a population of 108,392 (2001 Census). This frontier district has a special place in the history of the tiny north-eastern state and its people. It is said that the history of Mizo starts from Champhai and ends in Champhai. Major towns are Ngopa, Khawhai and Khawzawl. It is a fast developing venue on the Indo-Myanmar border. The famous Rihdil Lake is only about 50 kms away from the town of Champhai. | 
| |  | | Fig: Rice bowl of Mizoram | | Fig: The Famous Rih dil (Lake) | Champhai has a salubrious climate and a number of tourist attractions. A picturesque spot here is the Champhai valley known as "The Rice bowl of Mizoram" located towards the base of the town. A chain of green hills encircle luxuriant rice fields, which add to the beauty of this place.
|  | | Fig: View of Champhai town from the west | | | | | | | | Champhai is a bustling commercial town at the Indo-Myanmar border, in the beautiful state of Mizoram, 192 km from the capital Aizawl. Champhai offers a wonderful view of the Myanmar hills. A storehouse of ancient relics, monuments and memorials connected with legends and folklores, Champhai has a background of rich heritage. The small hamlets around the town are dotted with monuments and monoliths that depict success in war, valorous hunting, personal distinctions and achievements. |
| |  | | Population (2001 Census) | | | 108,392 | | Range of Temp in Summer | | | 15-30 C | | Range of Temp in Winter | | | 10-20 C | | Principal Languages | | | Mizo and English | | Area Pincode | | | 796321 | | Vehicle Registration Code | | | MZ-04 | | Time zone | | | IST (GMT+5:30) | | Telephone Area Code | | | 03831 | | Area in 000' sq. km | | | 3185.83 | | Clothing | | | Cotton, light woolen clothing. | | Coordinates | | | 23°28'28"N & 93°19'32"E. | Date :
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