Tlawng

The Tlawng is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India. Its tributaries include the Tut, Teirei and the Ngashih. The city of Aizawl is situated to the east of the Tlawng river.
In 2012, a dam was proposed for the river.

History

In 1890, when the British came to Mizoram, the Tlawng river was the main means of transportation from Silchar. Sairang on the river banks of Tlawng, is the nearest town from Aizawl. The journey of about 140 kilometres from Sairang to Silchar used to take about 15–30 days depending upon the season and water level on a flat water boat.

Geography

The Tlawng River is one of the longest rivers in Mizoram, measuring 234 km in length or 185.50 km net displacement Between Zobawk village near Lunglei Town to Bairabi It originates in Zopui Hill some east of Lunglei at an elevation of. After the confluence with Tut and Teirei River it eventually enters Cachar District. It is navigable by small boat up to Sairang.