Murlen National Park

Murlen National Park is a nature reserve located in the hills of Champhai district near the Myanmar border. The landscape features subtropical forests with dense tree coverage and multiple hiking trails across hilly terrain.

The park was established in 1991 as a sanctuary for endangered species and marked an important shift in conservation efforts in the region. This designation reflected growing recognition of the need to protect the forest ecosystems there.

The Mizo communities view the park as a natural space for outdoor activities and seasonal exploration of the surrounding forest. The park represents how local people connect with the landscape around them.

Visitors can reach the park by road from nearby Aizawl, with October through March being the best season for hiking and wildlife viewing. During these months the weather is pleasant and forest conditions are favorable for exploration.

The park is home to hoolock gibbons, a primate species found only in this region of India. The forest also grows medicinal plants that local communities have used for generations.

Inception: 1991

GPS coordinates: 23.61694,93.30000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55