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Reiek & Tamdil Lake
Heritage Village Trek & Serene Lake
1 dayIdeal stay₹400From / night3.9 ★13 reviewsOctober – AprilBest windowBairabiNearest rail · 160 km
Reiek Tlang (1,548m) peak near Aizawl has a recreated traditional Mizo heritage village at its summit — the most accessible high-altitude experience in Mizoram. Tamdil ("Lake of Mustard") is a beautiful natural lake 85km from Aizawl surrounded by forested hills.
Know before you go
Inner Line Permit required
Indian visitors need an ILP for Mizoram — issued online or on arrival at Lengpui airport / entry points.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Reiek & Tamdil Lake, by time of day.
Morning
- Reiek Tlang heritage village summit (1548m)3h · strenuous
- Mizo traditional architecture walk2h · easy
Afternoon
- Tamdil Lake boating (85km)3h · easy
About 8h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A 1-day plan, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌅 Slow Day5h out
- Mizo traditional architecture walk · morning, 2h
- Tamdil Lake boating (85km) · afternoon, 3h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day3h out
- Reiek Tlang heritage village summit (1548m) · morning, 3h
Final day in Reiek & Tamdil Lake — culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bairabi 160km · Lengpui Airport (Aizawl) 30km
Nearest transport
Bairabi160 km
Lengpui Airport (Aizawl)30 km
Stay options
budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
luxury₹3,000/night
In Aug, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – April
How to get here
Aizawl → Reiek
cab · 45m
₹700
approx.
Aizawl → Tamdil
cab · 2.5h
₹2,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Reiek Heritage VillageTamdil Natural LakeAizawl (24km)Murlen National Park
Reiek & Tamdil Lake questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Reiek & Tamdil Lake?
The best months are July, September, April. October – April November scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Reiek & Tamdil Lake?
Most people spend 1 day in Reiek & Tamdil Lake. There are around 3 main things to do, totalling roughly 8 hours of activity.
How do you get to Reiek & Tamdil Lake?
The nearest railway station is Bairabi (160 km) and the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport (Aizawl) (30 km). The cheapest common route is Aizawl → Reiek by cab, about ₹700 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Reiek & Tamdil Lake cost?
Stays start around ₹400 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹30.
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