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.”

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

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Phawngpui National Park namedAfter Phawngpui peak
Lushai Hills highestPointName Phawngpui (Blue Mountain)
linked to: Phawngpui peak
Blue Mountain nameMeaning Phawngpui means "blue mountain" in Mizo
linked to: Phawngpui peak
Chhimtuipui River valley hasViewFrom Phawngpui (Blue Mountain)
linked to: Phawngpui peak