Aizawl, Oct. 15 -- Mizoram has recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals following the extension of railway services to Sairang, with around six lakh visitors travelling to the state until September this year, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said on Wednesday.

Speaking on the second day of the Mizoram Tourism Conclave, Lalduhoma said the growing influx of tourists had opened up substantial investment opportunities in the hospitality industry, with existing accommodation facilities struggling to keep pace with rising demand.

The chief minister attributed the surge in visitors to improved rail connectivity, which has made the state more accessible. He expressed confidence that tourist numbers would continue to increase in the coming mo...