Mount Tenipu also known as 'Mount-Isii' in local language 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, Tenipu is the second highest peak in the Barail Range.
Mount Tempü | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,994 m (9,823 ft) |
Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point 1st |
Coordinates | 25°31′50″N 94°05′06″E / 25.530681°N 94.084934°E |
Geography | |
Location | Viswema, India |
Parent range | Barail Range |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking |
Geography
editMount Tempü is located at an altitude of 2994m above mean sea level.[1] The peak is located in the North west part of [Mao Naga]—the starting point of the climb.[2] The peak is surrounded by other Naga communities such as Mao Nagas and Maram Nagas.[3] Occasionally the peak is snow covered during the winter months.
Access
editTransportation
editThe 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
editThe peak can be access from the same route to Dzükou Valley that is from Mao gate. From here one can reach the base of the mountain by vehicle. It takes roughly 2 hours to reach the summit from the base.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mekr0, Y. (2014) Rocks of Manipur. Mittal Publications. p 80.
- ^ "Once a year, this Naga village turns into a tiny wonderland". Eastern Mirror. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Brothers in Unity". The Morung Express. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.