Western Ghats

The Western Ghats are a mountain chain running parallel to the west coast of India, from Gujarat down to the southern tip. The highest peak, Anamudi, is about 2,695 m. Rainforest, tea and spice plantations and grasslands cover the slopes, and the range is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global biodiversity hotspot. Trekking and wildlife visits are common.

Elevation

2,695 m

Coordinates

10.1697° N, 77.0611° E