Phawngpui peak
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Phawngpui peak is the highest mountain in the Indian state of Mizoram, renowned for its rich biodiversity, dramatic cliffs, and cultural significance as the “Blue Mountain.”
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Phawngpui Peak | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mountain peak
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Blue Mountain
NERFINISHED
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Phawngpui NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bestVisitSeason | November to April ⓘ |
| climate | temperate climate at higher elevations ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
associated with local myths and legends
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considered sacred by the Mizo people ⓘ |
| elevation |
about 2157 metres
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about 7077 feet ⓘ |
| fauna |
barking deer
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clouded leopard ⓘ rare and endemic birds ⓘ serow ⓘ various hornbill species ⓘ various pheasant species ⓘ |
| flora |
bamboo groves
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evergreen forests ⓘ orchids ⓘ rhododendrons ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
blue haze appearance from a distance
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deep gorges ⓘ dense forests ⓘ rolling grasslands ⓘ steep cliffs ⓘ |
| highestPointOf | Mizoram NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
birdwatching
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dramatic cliffs ⓘ rich biodiversity ⓘ scenic views ⓘ trekking opportunities ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Lushai Hills
NERFINISHED
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Mizoram NERFINISHED ⓘ northeastern India ⓘ |
| mountainRange | Lushai Hills NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | Phawngpui means “place of the gods” in the Mizo language NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestMajorCity | Aizawl NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearestTown | Thaltlang NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Phawngpui National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedStatus | within a national park ⓘ |
| region | Indo-Myanmar biodiversity hotspot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stateCapitalConnection | accessible from Aizawl by road and trekking ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
birdwatching
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camping ⓘ nature photography ⓘ trekking ⓘ |
| viewOf | Myanmar border hills ⓘ |
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