Kungawrhi Puk

The Kungawrhi Puk is one of the popular Mizoram caves that is situated on the hills between the villages of Farkawn and Vaphai. The cave is set on the south eastern fringes of the district of Aizwal. It is believed that the cave was used by the spirits as a confinement for the beautiful girl, Kungawrhi.

Legend has it that Kungawrhi was betrothed to the valiant young man Pnathira. The couple was attacked by the spirits when they were returning to Pnathira's village after the conjugal ceremony. The beauty of Kungawrhi appealed to the spirits who abducted her and confined her in this cave. She remained there till she was rescued by her brave husband Pnathira. The cave derives its name from the girl.

The Kungawrhi Puk of Mizoram is one of the biggest caves of the state that is frequently visited by the tourists. The cave is easily accessible from the nearby villages of Farkawn and Vaphai and the capital city of Aizwal. The tourists may reach the cave of Kungawrhi Puk in buses and hired private cars that traverse the routes to the cave.