Tourism Sector has high potential for contributing to the economic growth and development for the State. The climatic condition of the State, its natural untouched vegetation and virgin forests, rolling hills and valleys are most suited for eco tourism, adventure tourism, cultural and ethnic tourism etc. As of now the sector is yet to take off in a beneficial manner and the advantages largely unexploited. The State Government through the Tourism Department which is the nodal agency for undertaking all policies and programmes for development and promotion of tourism, has been making endless efforts to promote tourism in the State by utilizing the available resources, building new tourist infrastructures, promoting rural tourism, focusing on human resource development and by promoting fairs and festivals.
Tourism Facilities, 2020-2021:
| No. of State Owned Tourist Facilities | No. of Private Hotels | No. of Travel Agents | No. of Tour Operators | |
| Departmentally managed | Outsourced to Private Parties | |||
| 42 | 27 | 68 (505 beds) | 41 | 8 |
Source: Economic Survey of Mizoram, 2021-22
Tourism Statistics in Mizoram, 2020-21 to 2021-22:
Sl. No. | Particulars | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
1 | No. of Domestic Tourist Arrived | 20,474 | 1,32,099 |
2 | No. of Foreign Tourist Arrived | 90 | 517 |
3 | No. of Tour Operators | NA | NA |
| a) Recognised | NA | NA |
| b) Non-Recognised | NA | NA |
4 | No. of Tourist Lodge (Govt./ Outsourced)/ with Highway Restaurant | 67 | 67 |
| a) No. of Rooms | 536 | 536 |
| b) No. of Beds | 1,012 | 1,012 |
Source: Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2022
Tourism Statistics in Mizoram, 2016-17 to 2019-20:
| Sl. No. | Particulars | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
| 3 | No. of Tour Operators | 5 | 9 | ||
| a) | Recognised | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| b) | Non-Recognised | - | - | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | No. of Tourist Lodge (Govt/ Outsourced)/ with Highway Restaurant | 57 | 55 | 64 | 59 |
| a) | No. of Rooms | 502 | 500 | 529 | 534 |
| b) | No. of Beds | 1066 | 1030 | 1120 | 816 |
Source: Statistical Handbook of Mizoram 2018 and 2020
The Mizoram Registration of Tourist Trade Act 2020: The Act, for the first time, introduces proper regulatory framework for suitable management of tourism sector in the State. Following the Act, a number of policies, rules and guidelines were formulated as follows:
The Mizoram Responsible Tourism Policy 2020
The Mizoram Registration of Tourist Trade Rules 2020
The Mizoram ( Aero-sports) Rules 2020
The Mizoram ( River Rafting) Rules 2020
Guidelines for Dormitories and Hostels in Mizoram
Guidelines for Homestays in Mizoram
Guidelines for Restaurants
Guidelines for Tour Operators in Mizoram
Guidelines for Ticketing Sales Agent/ Travel Agent in Mizoram
Guidelines for Tour Guides in Mizoram
Guidelines for Caravan Tourism in Mizoram
Guidelines for Recognition of Tourism Service Providers’ Association in Mizoram
Guidelines for Organizing Festivals Other than Government
Feature of Tourism
There is a shift in paradigm in tourism market and a new tourism trend is emerging, which emphasizes on sustainable, environmentally and socially responsible tourism. And Mizoram has abundance of attractions for tourists interested in nature, culture, adventure and wellness. There are opportunities for attracting cross border tours from neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Myanmar. The Asian Highway from Malaysia via Thailand and Bangladesh to India will be passing through North East while going to Delhi and beyond. This opens potential border trade between Mizoram and Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Tourist arrival to Mizoram, 2005-06 to 2022-23:
| Year | Domestic | Foreign | Total |
2005-2006 | 45999 | 313 | 46312 |
2006-2007 | 50244 | 542 | 50786 |
2007-2008 | 44226 | 735 | 80984 |
2008-2009 | 46801 | 1795 | 85787 |
2009-2010 | 57639 | 675 | 78304 |
2010-2011 | 57623 | 619 | 83595 |
2011-2012 | 63512 | 744 | 89942 |
2012-2013 | 64631 | 712 | 96912 |
2013-2014 | 64583 | 906 | 98420 |
2014-2015 | 67554 | 862 | 101561 |
| 2015-2016 | 66583 | 830 | 67413 |
| 2016-2017 | 67223 | 987 | 68210 |
| 2017-2018 | 68679 | 1155 | 69834 |
| 2018-2019 | 88122 | 1644 | 89766 |
| 2019-2020 | 159534 | 2143 | 161677 |
| 2020-2021 | 20564 | 3 | 20567 |
| 2021-2022 | 132522 | 94 | 132616 |
| 2022-2023 | 218457 | 3551 | 222008 |
Source: Economic Survey of Mizoram, 2022-23
District-wise Number of Tourist Spots, Tourist Lodges, Availability of Rooms and Beds, 2021:
| District | Tourist Lodges | No. of Rooms | No. of Beds | Highway Restaurants | No. of Picnic Spot |
Mamit | 7 | 86 | 115 | 0 | 0 |
Kolasib | 6 | 49 | 106 | 1 | 0 |
Aizawl | 13 | 117 | 252 | 0 | 2 |
Champhai | 5 | 50 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
Serchhip | 5 | 82 | 130 | 1 | 0 |
Lunglei | 4 | 49 | 87 | 1 | 0 |
Lawngtlai | 7 | 34 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
Siaha | 9 | 32 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Saitual | 3 | 18 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
| Khawzawl | 1 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Hnahthial | 2 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 62 | 536 | 1012 | 5 | 3 |
Source: Statistical Abstract of Mizoram 2021
Year-wise Revenue Collected by Tourism in Mizoram, 2005-06 to 2020-21:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Year | Revenue Collected from | Total | ||
Tourist Lodges | Highway Restaurant | Picnic Spot | ||
2005-2006 | 63.75 | 5.46 | 0.82 | 70.03 |
2006-2007 | 75.56 | 5.27 | 0.81 | 81.64 |
2007-2008 | 81.56 | 4.52 | 0.33 | 86.41 |
2008-2009 | 105.79 | 4.67 | 0.71 | 111.17 |
2009-2010 | 117.01 | 5.47 | 1.02 | 123.50 |
2010-2011 | 141.53 | 5.59 | 1.03 | 148.15 |
2011-2012 | 147.23 | 5.49 | 0.91 | 153.63 |
2012-2013 | 157.71 | 12.92 | 1.01 | 171.64 |
2013-2014 | 213.20 | 24.55 | 1.32 | 239.07 |
2014-2015 | 197.40 | 24.17 | 1.30 | 222.87 |
2015-2016 | 201.72 | 19.53 | 0.91 | 222.16 |
2016-2017 | 215.12 | 20.74 | 0.73 | 235.91 |
2017-2018 | 288.96 | 20.89 | 0.25 | 250.10 |
2018-2019 | 280.27 | 13.66 | 0.27 | 294.20 |
2019-2020 | 298.84 | 6.58 | 0.27 | 305.70 |
2020-2021 | 36.02 | 0.00 | 2.36 | 38.38 |
Source: Statistical Abstract of Mizoram 2015
District-wise Revenue Collected by Tourism in Mizoram, 2020-21:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
District/ State | Revenue Collected from | Total | ||
Lodge | Restaurant | Picnic Spot | ||
Mamit | 2.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.84 |
Kolasib | 1.89 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.89 |
Aizawl | 12.60 | 0.00 | 2.36 | 14.96 |
Champhai | 2.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.16 |
Serchhip | 3.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.48 |
Lunglei | 7.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.15 |
Lawngtlai | 4.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.36 |
Siaha | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
Saitual | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
Khawzawl | 0.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
Hnahthial | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Total | 36.02 | 0.00 | 2.36 | 38.38 |
Source: Statistical Abstract of Mizoram 2021