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Kennedy Peak, Mountain summit in Chin State, Myanmar.

Kennedy Peak rises 2,703 meters above sea level in the Arakan Mountains, forming part of the natural border between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

During World War II, British Indian forces led by Subedar Ram Sarup Singh captured Japanese positions on Kennedy Peak, resulting in his posthumous Victoria Cross.

Local communities near Kennedy Peak maintain traditional practices of sharing navigation knowledge and climbing routes through generations of mountaineers and guides.

Access to Kennedy Peak requires a two to three hour trek from Sozang village along the Kalay-Tiddim road through varied terrain sections.

The mountain summit contains three distinct landmarks: a large silver cross, a gold pagoda, and a television transmission tower.

GPS coordinates: 23.31780,93.76250

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57

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