Rising to 2,157 metres, Phawngpui is the tallest peak in the Mizo Hills—also known as the Lushai Hills—and holds the title of the highest point in the state. Located in the Lawngtlai district near the Myanmar border, this majestic mountain is deeply woven into local mythology and revered as the dwelling place of ancestral spirits. Phawngpui, often referred to as the "Blue Mountain," gets its name from the Lai words phong meaning "meadow" and -pui, meaning "great"—together signifying "great meadow." Long celebrated in folklore and traditional beliefs, Phawngpui stands as both a natural and cultural landmark, offering a serene yet mystical presence in the heart of Mizoram
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