Mount Tempü
Peak in Viswema, India
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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.[1]
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  Mount Tempü Location in India near the border between Manipur and Nagaland  Mount Tempü Mount Tempü (Nagaland)  Mount Tempü Mount Tempü (India) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,994 m (9,823 ft) |
| Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point 1st |
| Coordinates | 25.530681°N 94.084934°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Viswema, India |
| Parent range | Barail Range |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
Name
The name Tempü originates from the Viswema dialect of the Southern Angamis.[2] 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.[3] The peak is located in the South western part of Viswema—the starting point of the climb.[1][2] The peak is surrounded by other Naga people such as Mao Nagas and Maram Nagas.[4] Occasionally the peak is snow covered during the winter months.
Access
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.
Climbing route
The peak can be access from the same route to Dzükou Valley that is from the foothills of Viswema. Here one can hike or take a ride to the rest house above Teyozwü Hill. From here one has to climb forty minutes to the top of the mountain (Khiyoke). Here the path on the left leads to Mount Tempü whereas on the right leads to Dzükou Valley. Mount Tempü is about two hours climb from Khiyoke.
