Monuments In India

Thangliana Lung

Location	Demagiri, Mizoram, India
Built in	1865
Built by	Mizos
Architecture	Stone
Nearest Metro Station	No Metro Services
Open	All Days
Entry Fee	Free
Days Closed	None

CaptianT.H.Lewin was one of the first Englishmen to come to Mizoram. The District Commissioner of the Chittagong Hills Tracts, who entered Mizoram by way of Demagiri (Tlabung) in 1865, became so popular with the local tribesmen that as a mark of respect, he was called Thangliana which meant 'greatly famous'. He lived with the Mizos for nine years and authored the first Lushai book. His memorial stone at Demagiri remains as evidence of the extent of his popularity with the Mizos. His memorial stone at Demagiri shows how the Mizos held him in great esteem.

History

The District Commissioner of the Chittagong Hills Tracts, who entered Mizoram by way of Demagiri (Tlabung) in 1865, became so popular with the local tribesmen that as a mark of respect, he was called Thangliana which meant 'greatly famous'. He lived with the Mizos for nine years and authored the first Lushai book. His memorial stone at Demagiri remains as evidence of the extent of his popularity with the Mizos. His memorial stone at Demagiri shows how the Mizos held him in great esteem.

Nearby Places to Visit

Phawngpui

Situated close to Burma border, Phawngpui is famous for rhododendron and orchids. Phawngpui is the highest mountain of Mizoram and is about 2165 meters in height. It is also known as the Blue Mountain.

Memorial of Chinngpui

Memorial of Chinngpui is located between Chinngpui village and Baktawng. It is a memorial stone built in the memory of a beautiful woman called Chinngpui. Memorial of Chinngpui is a tribute to the love story of Chinngpui and Kaptuanga.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

Mizoram is famous for its pleasant weather. Summer witnesses a comparatively cooler climate though it is usually not very cold in winter. Monsoon is very prominent in Mizoram and soaks this hill station from May to September. Blue sky with no rainfall indicates the advent of winter in the beginning of October.
Ideal time to visit is throughout the year.

Accomodation

Ginger Agartala

Located in Agartala, Ginger Hotel features a fitness center, restaurant, and rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. The hotel provides free parking, and is a 20-minute drive from Agartala Airport.Rooms at Ginger Agartala are cozy and have plenty of natural light. Each room has a tea/coffee maker and minibar. A bathtub is provided in the private bathroom.

Address

KhejurBagan,
Airport Road,
BarjalaMouja,
799006 Agartala, Mizoram, India

Bayview - The Beach Resort

Offering air-conditioned rooms set in tropical landscapes,Bayview Resort boasts a private beachfront stretching several kilometres. Featuring an outdoor pool, it provides bike rental, parking and airport transfers for free.Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Bayview - The Beach Resort is a 35-minute drive from Thandwe Market. It is a 15-minute drive from Thandwe Airport.Opening out to garden or sea views, spacious rooms feature cane fittings and wood flooring. They come with a private balcony, seating area and a safe.

Address

Ngapali Beach Rakhine State Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
07000 Ngapali, Mizoram, India

Timings and Tickets

Timings: From Sunrise to Sunset

Tickets: Free

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