Mount Saramati

Saramati
စာရာမေတိတောင်
Saramati
Location in Nagaland, India near the border with Burma
Saramati
Saramati (India)
Saramati
Saramati (Myanmar)
Highest point
Elevation3,826 m (12,552 ft)[1]
Prominence2,885 m (9,465 ft)[2]
Ranked 113th
Listing
Coordinates25°44′24″N 95°2′15″E / 25.74000°N 95.03750°E / 25.74000; 95.03750[2]
Geography
LocationIndiaMyanmar border
Parent rangeNaga Hills[2]
Climbing
First ascentunknown

Saramati (Burmese: စာရာမေတိတောင်; IPA: [ˌsæɹəˈmɑːti]) is a peak at an altitude of 2,885 metres (9,465 ft) on the border the Indian state of Nagaland and the Naga Self-Administered Zone of the Sagaing Region of Myanmar. On the Indian side, the Naga village of Thanamir in Kiphire District lies at its foot.

Geography

It has a height of 3,826 metres (12,552 ft) and a prominence of 2,885 metres (9,465 ft). Saramati is one of the ultra-prominent peaks of Southeast Asia.[2] It forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar.

The peak mainly consists of shale. Most of the upper reaches is covered with pine trees.[3]

How to reach

On the Indian side, Thanamir village lies at the foothill of the peak. The village is known for its apple cultivation, and holds an annual apple festival. The village also grows a range of other horticultural products.[4] The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport. The nearest railhead is Shokhüvi railway station, however, only two trains terminate there as of 2026. The Dimapur railway station is more accessible and has more trains.

See also

References

  1. ^ "World Ribus – Southeast Asia". World Ribus. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Saramati, Myanmar/India". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  3. ^ Saul, J. D. (2005). The Nagas of Burma: Their Festivals, Customs, and Way of Life. Bangkok: Orchid Press. p. 14. ISBN 9745240656.
  4. ^ Kasho, Inakavi (13 November 2022). "Must visit villages in Nagaland: Kisama, Tuophema, Khonoma and more". Eastern Mirror. Retrieved 3 June 2024.