Murlen National Park

Murlen National Park is a protected national park located near Murlen village in Champhai district of eastern Mizoram, close to the Myanmar border. Covering about 100 square kilometres and declared in 1991, it is known for its dense semi-evergreen and montane forests, rich biodiversity and relatively undisturbed wilderness. The park is notable for its population of hoolock gibbon, Himalayan black bear, and diverse birdlife, offering a remote nature experience in the Chin Hills.

Visitors can expect a remote, densely forested national park with hilly terrain, semi-evergreen and montane forests, and limited tourist infrastructure. The park offers forest trails for trekking and nature walks, opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, and viewpoints over the surrounding Chin Hills. Facilities are basic, with forest department check posts and rest houses, and exploration is typically done with a guide along designated trails.

Declared as a National Park in 1991 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, covering an area of about 100 sq km in Champhai district. The area was notified to protect the undisturbed primary forests and biodiversity of the Indo-Burma hotspot region, with minimal human settlement retained inside the core zone.

Located in the traditional landscape of the Mizo people, the park is associated with local folklore regarding its dense forests and is valued as part of Mizoram's conservation heritage. It reflects community awareness of forest protection and supports eco-tourism initiatives in eastern Mizoram.