Mount Tempü
mountain
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, is the highest peak of Manipur and the second highest peak in the Barail Range.
Name
The name Tempü originates from the Viswema dialect of the Southern Angamis. Mount Tempü is also known as Esii by the Mao Nagas from Manipur.
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 bordered by other Naga people such as Mao Nagas and Maram Nagas. Occasionally the peak is snow covered during the winter months.
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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.
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