Explore / Mizoram / Reiek & Tamdil LakeReiek & Tamdil Lake
Heritage Village Trek & Serene Lake
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 plan from our planner, 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.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Reiek & Tamdil Lake tripMust-see highlights
Reiek Tlang peak heritage village (1548m)
Mizo traditional house architecture walk
Tamdil Lake boating & picnic (85km)
Valley panorama from Reiek summit
Bamboo bridge forest trails
Aizawl city view from peak
Mizo cuisine at heritage village
Nghasih village artisan crafts
Chapchar Kut spring festival (Mar)
Reiek to Zemabawk village walk
Sunset over blue hills of Mizoram
Lunglei scenic drive (from Aizawl)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bairabi 160 km · Lengpui Airport (Aizawl) 30 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, 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 & Tamdil Lake questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Reiek & Tamdil Lake?
The best months are January, February, December. October – April July 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 ₹700 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹30.
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