Peak
Saramati
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Overview
Saramati, about 3,840 m high, is the highest peak of Nagaland. It stands on the India–Myanmar border in Kiphire district, in the Naga Hills.
The Naga Hills are part of the Purvanchal or eastern hills, which run south as the Patkai, Naga, Manipur and Mizo hills.
The peak is often snow-covered in winter, which is rare for this region.
Geography and key facts
- Highest peak of Nagaland
- About 3,841 m
- Kiphire district, India–Myanmar border
- Naga Hills (Purvanchal)
Why it matters for UPSC
Prelims (2014) asked peak–state pairs. Purvanchal ranges from north: Patkai Bum, Naga, Manipur, Mizo (Lushai) hills.
Note for UPSC
Highest peak of Nagaland, on the India–Myanmar border (Naga Hills).
Expect questions on the range a peak belongs to and on arranging peaks or ranges in order.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2014 · Q9Consider the following pairs : Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?…
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Saramati.
Key facts
- Type
- Peak
- State / UT
- Nagaland
- Coordinates
- 25.740°N, 95.037°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 1 question · 2014
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Physiographic Divisions of India in Depth (map lesson)