Falam
Myanmar · Chin StateMM
Town in Chin State, Myanmar
Falam is a town in north-western Burma (Myanmar) near Burma's western border with the Indian state of Mizoram. The town was founded by the Taisun tribe. The British arrived in Falam in 1892, and became an important base for British rule of the Chin Hills. After the formation of Chin State, it was the capital city until the administrative offices were moved to Hakha in 1974. It is still the regional governor of Falam District and of Falamram Township. Falam is the headquarters of several important organizations, such as the Chin Baptist Convention (CBC).
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- 22.913, 93.678
- Timezone
- Asia/Yangon
- Elevation
- 1579 m
Overview of Falam
Falam belongs to Chin State, Myanmar and has the feel of a destination. Its strongest draws are culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,579 metres.
Things to do in Falam
Culture in Falam
(1)Under culture, Falam is tagged with Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Falam's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Falam are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Chin State. Time zone: Asia/Yangon.
Similar destinations
Places near Falam that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Falam known for?
- Falam, in Chin State, Myanmar, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Falam?
- Recorded activities in Falam include Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Falam located?
- Falam is located in Chin State, Myanmar. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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