Tourists Inflow

 

 

The performance and achievement of tourism sector in Mizoram is still very modest compared to other N.E. States and in view of the vast potentiality for adventure tourism, eco tourism, the peace and tranquility and the salubrious climate that the state processes. The state received 57,639 domestic tourists and 675 foreign tourists during 2009-10, the number of domestic tourists arrival has increased from 56,793 during the previous year. The state Government managed to earn Rs. 123.50 lakhs from Tourist Lodge, Highway Restaurant and Picnic Spot during 2009-10 as against Rs. 111.17 lakhs in the previous year.

 

Number of Tourist Arrival in Mizoram:

 

Year

Tourist Arrival

Total

Domestic

Foreign

2005-2006

45,999

313

46312

2006-2007

50,244

542

50786

2007-2008

44,226

735

44961

2008-2009

56,793

842

57635

2009-2010

57,639

675

58314

2010-11 upto Dec. 2010

43,107

424

43531

Source: Economic Survey Mizoram 2010-11

 

Revenue Collected by Tourism in Mizoram:

 

Year

Revenue Collected From

Tourist Lodge

(Rs. in lakh)

Highway Restaurant

(Rs. in lakh)

Picnic Spot

(Rs. in lakh)

Total

(Rs. in lakh)

2008-2009

105.79

4.67

0.71

111.17

2009-2010

117.01

5.47

1.02

123.50

Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010

 

The State Government is maintaining 41 nos. of Tourists spots, 36 nos. of Tourist Lodges containing 339 nos. of rooms and 739 nos. of beds. The revenue collected by the Tourism Department amounts to Rs. 123.51 lakhs during 2009-10 as against Rs. 110.17 lakhs in the previous year (2008-09).

 

District wise no. of Tourist Spots an Tourist Lodges in Mizoram:

 

District

No. of Tourist Lodge

No. of Highway Restaurant

No. of Picnic Spot

2008-09

2009-10

2008-09

2009-10

2008-09

2009-10

Mamit

4

4

-

-

-

-

Kolasib

3

3

-

-

-

-

Aizawl

8

8

-

-

2

2

Champhai

5

5

-

-

-

-

Serchhip

1

1

1

1

-

-

Lunglei

5

5

3

3

1

1

Lawngtlai

3

3

-

-

-

-

Saiha

2

2

1

1

-

-

Total

31

31

5

5

3

3

Source: Statistical Handbook Mizoram 2010