Tam Dil — Attraction in Mizoram

Ṭam Dil is a reservoir lake situated 6 km from Saitual, the nearest town, and 64 km from Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram, India. In Mizo language, the word Ṭam is a contraction of anṭam, which means a mustard plant; and Dil means "lake". A new species of frog called Leptolalax tamdil was described from this lake in 2010.

The origin and etymology of Ṭam Dil are shrouded in myth. Folklore has it that a married couple had a jhum plot in this small valley surrounded by small steep hills. The man unfortunately died leaving the wife to care for the crops alone. In the middle of the field was a robust mustard plant, conspicuously bigger than any other plants. One night the widow has a visitation by her husband, who informed her to take special care of the giant mustard plant as it was a harbinger of immense blessing. On the wake, she did as told, and the plant thrived very well. As time went, the widow remarried but the new husband objected to any thing reminiscence of the deceased husband, and so he plucked the plant up by the roots and discarded it. The vast hole left in the ground was then soon filled by water (seeping from the plant, according to some versions; from the ground itself, in another version) to become an exquisite lake. Hence the name of Ṭam Dil, for the "lake of the mustard".

The lake is reconstructed as part of building a fishing reservoir by the Fisheries Department, Government of Mizoram. Lake-side resorts are maintained by the...

Tam Dil is one of the famous tourist spot in Mizoram. It will take around 2hrs or 2:30hrs drive from Aizawl. You can book a cab or can drive your own car 🚗 to here. Road condition is well and you will find good scenic view during your drive. A resort with restaurant is available for food and night stay. You can stay overnight and live in a peace mode. There as some playing options for kids too, so, if you are visiting as a family, you can have good to expense there. Boating🚣‍♂️, Kayaking and swing are available to enjoy. During my visit, I enjoyed these activities. Also, I enjoyed their food in restaurant. I will suggest you this place to explore if you are...

Below are some of the points which needs to be considered while improving the hospitality at Tamdil lake :

The bathroom floor needs to be cleaned

Bathroom tiles needs to be cleaned

You must hire permanent staff which is available for the service and food production

Better lighting on the dark pathways are required in the night

Proper breakfast and lunch/dinner needs to be arranged

Need to have a proper reception with staff

Appoint local guide for hikes, birdwatching and a visit to fish conservation

The Mizoram tourism boards really must improve...