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Peak in Viswema, India

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Highest point
Elevation2,994 m (9,823 ft)
ListingList of Indian states and territories by highest point 1st
Coordinates25°31′50″N 94°05′06″E / 25.530681°N 94.084934°E / 25.530681; 94.084934
Geography
LocationViswema, India
Parent rangeBarail Range
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking

Mount Tempü is a peak of the Barail Range rising at the mountainous border of the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland. With a height of 2994 m above sea level, Tempü known by the people residing in Nagaland and Mt Esii by the people from Manipur is the highest peak of Manipur and the second highest peak in the Barail Range.

Geography

Mount Tempü is located at an altitude of 2994m above mean sea level. The peak is located in the South western part of Viswema—the starting point of the climb. The peak is surrounded by other Naga people such as Mao Nagas and Maram Nagas. Occasionally the peak is snow covered during the winter months.

Access

Transportation

The Asian Highway 1 and also the NH-2 passes through its foothills. The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport at Chümoukedima about 96 kilometres (60 miles) away from Viswema while the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport is located about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south of Viswema.

Climbing route

The peak can be access from the same route to Dzükou Valley that is from the foothills of Viswema. Here one can hike or take a ride to the rest house above Teyozwü Hill. From here one has to climb forty minutes to the top of the mountain (Khiyoke). Here the path on the left leads to Mount Tempü whereas on the right leads to Dzükou Valley. Mount Tempü is about two hours climb from Khiyoke.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Once a year, this Naga village turns into a tiny wonderland". Eastern Mirror. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. Mekr0, Y. (2014) Rocks of Manipur. Mittal Publications. p 80.
  3. "Brothers in Unity". The Morung Express. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.

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