The hill range has 11 villages inhabited by Mizo (Lushai tribes)
and also by Reang tribes. Population of the hill range is about
8,000 and the main occupation of the villagers is orange cultivation.
The hill range is about 3000 feet above the sea level and is full of greenery. Jampui hill is blessed with excellent climatic condition and is also known as seat of permanent spring. The temperature variation in the hill range is very nominal in all seasons and is ideal for the purpose of tourism. Different seasons offer different pleasures to the tourists at Jampui hill.
During October to December the orange trees are laden with fruits and
the entire hill range looks orange coloured. During March to May
various species of orchids and other wild trees bear flowers. During
rainy season the hill range is full of clouds and one can have the feeling of
walking in the clouds.
The Lushai tribes mainly inhabited in the hill range have a very strikingly distinct cultural identity. They are quite well-off people having neat and clean houses well equipped with modern amenities. Most of them speak English fluently and follow Christianity.
The sun rise and sun set in the hill range is a delight worth seeing. The natural beauty, the pleasant weather, various species of trees, orchids and orange gardens, hospitable people and rich cultural heritage makes it an ideal destination for the tourists.
There is an ‘Eden’ Tourist Lodge in Vangmun village where tourists can go and stay
comfortably. In addition, local people offer paying guest accommodation to the visiting
tourists which enable them to closely understand the life and culture of the Lushai tribes.
After withdrawal of Restricted Area Permit for the foreign nationals, the hill range is attracting a large number of foreign tourists. The highest peak of Tripura ‘Betalongchhip’ falls in this hill range which is 3600 feet high and from where tourist can see the panoramic view of Mizoram, Chittagong hill tracts and various other hill ranges of Tripura. There are good trekking routes in the hill range for tourists. State Government is planning to develop village tourism in Jampui hill and sports complex and cultural complex will be constructed shortly.
