Mizoram cave created from a Hairpin

Nov5,2023

The Pukzing Cave of Mizoram bears a legend that the cave was carved out by Mualzavata who was believed to be the strongest man of the state. 

Pukzing Cave

Folks believe that he made this with the help of a HAIRPIN!!!

Hairpin

The name of Mualzavata in itself is self explanatory as it means the person who could clear the forested regions of a hundred ranges in a single day.  

Meaning of Mualzavata

A legend goes that in the olden days, the villagers used to hear evil spirits shouting inside the caves. 

Evil spirits

It is also said that somewhere near this cave that Mualzavata hid the magical drum he took away from a troop of monkeys after seeing them conjure fruits by beating it. 

Magical drum

The nearest town to Pukzing is Mamit famous for the production of oranges and it is often known as the orange of Mizoram

Mamit

The nearest airport to reach Mamit is Lengpui airport of Aizawl in Mizoram and the distance is approximately 95 kilometres 

How to reach

From Mamit one can avail bus services to reach Pukzing village.

Final destination