Facts
- Elevation: 2,703 m (8,868 ft)
- Prominence: 1,510 m
- Ribu category:
Tinggi Sedang
- Region:
Western Myanmar
- Coordinates: 23.3175, 93.7617
- Rating:
- World Ribus ID: 68538
Bagging It!
Known to some locally as Thangmual, there is a road almost to the summit so only 2-3 hours needed to explore the area with the help of a 4WD or decent motorbike. There’s a golden stupa and a communications tower up there and the area is popular with cyclists and bikers. The mountain was the site of a battle between the British Indian Army and the Japanese forces during WWII. Unfortunately for would-be hikers, it was also the site of a civil war battle in 2023 so access may remain difficult or even impossible.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Unknown at present.
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- Permits: Unknown at present.
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- Water sources: Unknown at present.
Local Average Monthly Rainfall (in Mandalay)
Location
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Origins and Meaning
Apparently named after John F. Kennedy, the former US President.