Vantawng Falls

The Vantawng Falls (called Vantawng Khawhthla in Mizo language) is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Thenzawl in Serchhip district in the Indian state of Mizoram. It is the third highest uninterrupted waterfall in Mizoram. It is about 92 km (57.2 miles) away from Aizawl.[1]

Vantawng Falls
Vantawng Khawhthla
LocationSerchhip district, Mizoram, India
Coordinates23°15′25″N 92°45′45″E
TypeTiered
Total height750 ft (230 m)
Number of drops3
Longest drop60 m (200 ft)
WatercourseVanva River

The falls

Vantawng Khawhthla or Vantawng Falls is the highest and most spectacular of all the waterfalls and cascades in the fast flowing rivers of Mizoram. It is located in Vanva river near Thenzawl and is named after Vantawnga, who was said to be an excellent swimmer. So good a swimmer was Vantawnga that he could hover in the cascading water like a fish, but unfortunately, during one of such performances, a drifting log fell from above and killed him.

The height of the fall is recorded as 7ft. Though it is difficult to get close to it because of the sheer forested hillsides surrounding it, a comfortable viewing tower has been constructed.

See also

References
  1. "Vantawng Falls". india9. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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