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Champai Sightseeing, Have you heard of “Champai” – the rice bowl of Mizoram – this beautiful little town?

Popularly known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Mizoram’, Chambhai is a tourist destination in North East India, overlooking the majestic Myanmar mountains adorned with culture and heritage. Chambhai is steeped in tribal heritage, where blooming orchids add color and richness.

Butterflies flying everywhere make this place look like a fairytale place. Sambhai town offers a wonderful view of the blue Myanmar mountains. The villages in the district are dotted with small hamlets far from the hustle and bustle of the 21st century.

Ancient monuments, monoliths depict the heroic history of the Mizo tribe and make Sampai rich in culture and heritage. Chambhai is the fastest growing city in Mizoram and the district headquarters of Chambhai district. Its strategic location and proximity to Myanmar has made Champaign a growing border town. It is considered a major trade route to India and Myanmar.

Sambhai is lusciously beautiful with its picturesque valleys, rhododendrons, well-tended vineyards, passion fruit orchards and kiwi orchards surrounding settlements perched on small hills. Words can’t describe the feeling we get when we see its beautiful mountains turning green as we climb higher towards the Myanmar border. The nearby Thaui River and magnificent views of the Letha Ranges and the Myanmar mountains make Sampai a very attractive destination. The untouched beauty of this place makes it an ideal summer destination.

Chambhai is not only a growing commercial city opening up trade routes to Myanmar and Southeast Asia, it is also one of the unexplored tourist destinations in India. The flat lands of Sampai seem to be adorned by the Myanmar mountains on all sides, highlighting the beauty of the place.

Sampai Tourism is especially famous for its tourist attractions such as Murlan National Park, Mura Buk, Rih Dil Lake and Tashiyama Seno Neina. This magical place is a treasure trove of diverse culture and heritage of Mizoram’s tribes and historical artefacts that connect many tribes can be found in this valley. The culture and history of Champaign takes you back to civilization hundreds of years ahead.

Sambai is located at a distance of 192 km from Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. Roads are good between the two cities and there is regular bus service. Besides buses, private transport and taxis are available at regular intervals. Weather Champaign is blessed with pleasant climate throughout the year.

Summers in Champaign are mild and winters are mild. Like the rest of Mizoram, Champaign receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon months. Tourists can visit the city throughout the year.