Chhimtuipui


The Chhimtuipui river, also known as the Chhimmtuipi Lui or Kaladan river, is a river of Mizoram, northeastern India. It flows in a southerly direction through Myanmar.

Geography

The river is the biggest river in Mizoram by volume. It originates in western part of Myanmar from the Village of Vanum at an elevation of 2325 meters. It enters Mizoram near Sabawngte village from where it flows Northward for till it meets Tiau river. From this point it flows northwest and meets Tuichawng river near Hnahthial and flows southwards where Mat river and Mengpui River meet.

Hydro-electric project

The government of India is planning to construct a dam and hydro-electric project.

Kaladan river route

This river is also part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project.