Mount Japfü
Mountain in the Indian state of Nagaland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Japfü (/jæpfu/, YAP-FU), is a mountain peak of the Barail Range, located in Kohima District of Nagaland in India, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. With a summit elevation of 3,048 m (10,000 ft), it is the fourth highest mountain in the Indian state of Nagaland and the highest in the Barail Range.[1][2]
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Mount Japfü | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,048 m (10,000 ft) |
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Coordinates | 25°35′51″N 94°04′00″E |
Geography | |
Location | Kohima District, Nagaland |
Parent range | Barail Range |
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Easiest route | Hiking |
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Mount Japfü holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest Rhododendron tree in the world. It was discovered in 1993 and recorded a height of 20 m (65 ft).[3]
The peak of Mount Japfü receives snowfall in the winter months from December to February.[4]