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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-MZ-01

Indian visitors (except ethnic Mizos) need a Mizoram Inner Line Permit (temporary permits valid 15 days). Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit under the regime reimposed in December 2024 and must register within 24 hours of arrival.

https://ilp.mizoram.gov.in

Aizawl to Champhai

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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A long ridge-and-valley drive east from Aizawl to Champhai near the Myanmar border, one of the oldest Mizo settlements and the largest stretch of rice plains in Mizoram. The road winds through forest and hill villages before dropping into the Champhai valley.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 190-200 km; private cars take 6-7 hours and shared SUMOs about 8 hours. Speeds rarely exceed 40 km/h. Drive in daylight; October to April is driest.

Mission Logs92 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	SW Start Point	2%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	2%	2H
3.6 km	NE Terrain Change	-5%	2H
5.7 km	S Continue on track	-4%	2H
7.7 km	E Continue on track	-5%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

1074m

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23.7331, 92.7178

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 23.7331, 92.7178 @ 1074m

Quick Stats

Distance

178.77 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

184m - 1332m

Max Elevation

1332 m

Max Gradient

8.2%

11.6%

Highlights

See the rice fields of the Champhai valley
Stop at Saitual and Khawzawl ridge towns
Visit Champhai's memorial stones and heritage sites
Watch sunrise over the hills of Myanmar
Break the drive at Seling junction

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+3368 m

Total Descent

-3116 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

36.3

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

2.57

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)23%

Moderate (3-8%)74%

Steep (>8%)3%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved88%

Unpaved12%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

88%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 34

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 23.449957

MAX LAT: 23.754746

MIN LON: 92.716429

MAX LON: 93.329074

Point Spacing: 51.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Aizawl to Champhai

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.