Betlingchhip

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Betlingchhip
Betalongchhip / Thaidawr
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View of the peak
Highest point
Elevation 930 m (3,050 ft)
Listing List of Indian states and territories by highest point
Coordinates 23°48′35″N92°15′39″E / 23.809782°N 92.260971°E / 23.809782; 92.260971 Coordinates: 23°48′35″N92°15′39″E / 23.809782°N 92.260971°E / 23.809782; 92.260971 [1]
Geography
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Betlingchhip
Location of Betlangchhip peak
Location North Tripura district, Tripura, India
Parent range Lushai Hills
Climbing
Easiest route Hike / scramble

Betlingchhip, [2] also known as Betalongchhip, Balinchhip and Thaidawr is the highest peak of the Jampui Hills. It is located in the state of Tripura.

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Highest point in Tripura

At 930 m Thaidawr peak is the highest mountain peak in the state of Tripura. The peak has a good surrounding scenery. [3]

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References

  1. "Peakbagger - Betlangchhip, India".
  2. "Tripura Tourism". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  3. Famous mountains and hills of Northeast India