Blue Mountain is located 300 kms away from Aizawl, lying adjacent to Maynmar. It is located in the southern most part of Mizoram in Saiha district, within the political boundary of Lai Autonomous District Council. Phawngpui is the highest peak in Mizoram having an elevation of 2157 mts and is rich in medicinal herbs growing in the wild. The area is protected as one of the two national parks in Mizoram, covering an area of 50 sq kms. It harbours wild animals and birds like Goral, Serrow, Barking Deer, Sambar, Leopard, Kaleej Pheasant, Hollock Gibbon, Common Langur, Rhesus Macaque and varieties of birds and orchids, rhododendrons and the beautiful daphnia blossom together with many wild plants and flowers.

The area is protected by the state government but is open for trekkers, picnickers and campers.