Recently, the Vanghmun village in Jampui Hills of North Tripura bordering state Mizoram has been declared as the cleanest village. One must visit the village for a peaceful stay and enjoy the scenic beauty. If anyone is found littering around, even a small child would not hesitate to scold the person.
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It is situated about 200 Km away from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state bordering Mizoram. This permanent seat of eternal spring is situated at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level.
The hill range is home to the colourful Lusai and Reang tribal communities. Jampui hills offer different pleasures to the tourists.
From October to December, the orange trees are laden with fruits and the entire hill range looks orange colored. From March to May, various species of orchids and other wild trees bear flowers.
During the rainy season, the hill range is full of clouds and one can have the feeling of strolling in the clouds.
As high priority is given to education, the Jampui hills has produced may academicians.
The official languages are Mizo, English, and Bengali. Jampui hills can be accessed by road from Dharmanagar and Kailasahar.
The view of rising and setting sun from various viewpoints of Jampui Hills is a mesmerising sight for tourists.
Recently the Vanghmun village in Jampui Hills of north Tripura bordering state Mizoram has been declared as the cleanest village, Vanghmun is used to be known as Raja Bahadur Dokhuma Sailo village since he was the village Chief at the start of inhabitation.
His title ‘Raja Bahadur’ is given to him by the Maharaja of Tripura due to his wise ruling over his subjects and also good relation with the Maharaja himself.
The neat and clean traditional wooden houses of the local inhabitants combined with greenery all around provide excellent opportunities for eco-friendly tourism in the hill range.
During November every year, the unique Orange Festival is celebrated in the Jampui hill where a large number of tourists both domestic and foreign, participate and enjoy.
‘Eden Tourist Lodge’ at Vanghmun village in the Jampui hill has a capacity of 20 persons to stay in well equipped with all modern amenities.
In addition, local hospitable Lusai people have also constructed ‘paying guest accommodation’ in their houses.
Boating facility in the Sabual village of the hill range has been developed where other water sports facilities will also be provided shortly.
One must visit the village for a peaceful stay and enjoy the scenic beauty.
