Phawngpui
| Phawngpui | |
|---|---|
| Phunpi Klang | |
 Phawngpui Farpak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,157 m (7,077 ft) |
| Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 22°37′53.4″N93°02′19.68″E/ 22.631500°N 93.0388000°E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Phawngpui near theMyanmarborder in Lawngtlai District  Phawngpui Phawngpui (India) | |
| Parent range | Mizoram, India |
| Topo map | "NF 46-7, Gangaw, Burma"[2] |
Phawngpui(Pron: /ˌpʰɔ:ŋˈpʊɪ/), also known asBlue Mountain,is the highest mountain peak in theMizo Hills (Lushai Hills)and in the state ofMizoram, India,[3]with an elevation of 2157 m.[4]It is inLawngtlai district,in the southeastern region of Mizoram near theMyanmarborder.
Geography[edit]
Phawngpui is the highest peak of theLushai Hills.There is a semicircular series ofcliffson the western side calledThlazuang Khàm,which have a sharp and deep fall;mountain goatslive there. These cliffs are believed to be haunted by spirits.[5]On the peak, there is a level ground of about 2 km2in area.
Etymology and origin[edit]
A highly revered peak, considered to be the abode of local deities, Phawngpui was a major centre offolk religionand location forfolklorestories. The name is derived from theLai language,phong,meaning "grassland"or"meadow",and the suffix-puimeaning, "great". This was because the mountain was mostly covered with all types of meadows, hence appropriately the "great meadow". The mountain was, according to the belief of the natives, the abode of several spiritual races. The most important folktale, perhaps, is that of adeityking named "Sangau"; the actual town at the base of the mountain has becomeSangau.Sangau had a son who married the princess of another royal family called Cherian. At the wedding was an exchange of gifts, a couple ofhoolock gibbonsfrom Sangau and apinetree from Cherian. The base area, the main entrance of the mountain bears that nameFarpak(meaning "pine only" ).[6]
Conservation[edit]
Since 1992 the mountain has been included in theprotected areaof thePhawngpui National Park,one of only twonational parks of Indiain Mizoram.[7]TheGovernment of Mizoramallowsecofriendlyvisit to the mountain only during November to April.[8]
Flora and fauna[edit]
The area is encircled by mattedbamboogroves and other alluring vegetations. There are varieties ofbutterflies,including some rare species found in this region. The Farpak area in Phawngpui is a huge grassland adjacent to a cliff area where one can sight birds likeperegrine falcon,Blyth's tragopan,sunbirds,grey sibia,golden-throated barbet,[9]Mrs. Hume's pheasant,hornbill,dark-rumped swift,mountain bamboo partridge,black eagleand other birds.[10]The very rareclouded leopardhas been recorded in the Farpak area since 1997.[11]There have been instances of wild orchids being stolen from Phawngpui, efforts are being taken to protect and conserve it.[12]
See also[edit]
Gallery[edit]
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Park at sunrise -
Farpak grassland
References[edit]
- ^Phunpi Klang (Approved - N)atGEOnet Names Server,United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- ^"NF 46-7, Gangaw, Burma"topographic map, Series U542, U.S. Army Map Service, April 1958, listed as Blue Mountain
- ^"Phawngpui".MizoTourism. Archived fromthe originalon 3 March 2013.
- ^Pachuau, Rintluanga (2009).Mizoram: A Study in Comprehensive Geography.Northern Book Center. p. 30.ISBN8172112645.
- ^SC Bhatt; Gopal K Bhargava, eds. (2006).Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories: Mizoram.Vol. 19. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications. p. 153.ISBN9788178353753.
- ^Property Direction (18 April 2013)."Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park, Mizoram, in Bairro Santo Angelo at Nimruz".Property and Real Estate in Bairro Santo Angelo.Retrieved26 June2013.
- ^World Wildlife Adventures."Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park, Mizoram".world-wildlife-adventures.com.Archived fromthe originalon 27 March 2013.Retrieved26 June2013.
- ^"Thla 6 chhungin Rs. 10,190/- hmu"[Rs. 10,190/- collected in 6 months].Zothlifim(in Mizo). 15 May 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 13 July 2015.Retrieved26 June2013.
- ^Shivaram, Shivaram."Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) National Park".The Jungle Book.Retrieved21 August2012.
- ^CHOUDHURY, ANWARUDDIN (2006)."Notable bird records from Mizoram in north-east India".Oriental Bird Club.Retrieved21 August2012.
- ^Ghose D (2002)."First sighting of the clouded leopardNeofelis nebulosafrom the Blue Mountain National Park, Mizoram, India "(PDF).Current Science.83(1): 20–21.
- ^"Naubân rutute an man".Vanglaini.Retrieved21 August2012.
External links[edit]
- Mizoram Tourism[1]
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