Phawngpui
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| Phawngpui | |
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| Phunpi Klang | |
| File:Phawngpui.jpg Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Phawngpui near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District | |
| Region | IN |
| Topo map | "NF 46-7, Gangaw, Burma"[2] |
Phawngpui, the Blue Mountain of Mizoram is a highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of the Gods. Phawngpui Peak is the highest mountain peak in Mizoram, rising about 2165 metres high near the Myanmar border in Chhimtuipui District. Phawngpui Peak is famous for orchids and rhododendrons. With spectacular trees and flowers of all colours, Phawngpui presents a fairytale view of the blue hazed hills, and vales unfolding below.
Phawngpui Peak in Mizoram exhibits the most enchanting view of Mizoram. There is a semi-circular beautiful cliff in the western side called Thlazuang Khàm, which has a sharp and deep fall. This cliff is believed to be haunted by spirits. On the peak, there is a level ground of about 2 square kilometres in area. The area is encircled by matted bamboo groves and other alluring vegetations. You will come across varieties of butterflies, including some rare species found in this region.
Journey to the Phawngpui
Airport : Nearest airport, Aizawl, is connected to Kolkata and Imphal by air. Indian Airlines connects Aizawl to rest of India via Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata. One can reach the sight by road from Aizawl. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl.
Railhead : Nearest railhead is Silchar which is in Assam ( 184 km away from Aizawl). From Guwahati, travel to Silchar by Barak Valley Express, Cachar Express or the Tripura Passenger. Can reach the sight by road from Aizawl. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl.
Road Transport : NH - 54 connects Aizawl with the rest of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to Aizawl. Night services are also available. Aizawl can also be approached by road from Shillong and Guwahati. Sangau, the nearest village from the peak is about 229 km from Aizawl. Can reach the sight by road from Aizawl.
References
- ^ Phawngpui at GEOnet Names Server
- ^ "NF 46-7, Gangaw, Burma" topographic map, Series U542, U.S. Army Map Service, April 1958, listed as Blue Mountain
