Western Ghats, Mountain range in India
The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, is a mountain range that covers an area of 140,000 square kilometers in a stretch of 1,600 kilometers parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.
The Western Ghats are among the oldest mountain ranges on the planet and date back to the Jurassic period.
The region is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is rich in biodiversity, making it a significant cultural and natural heritage site in India.
The Western Ghats are a popular destination for trekking and biodiversity exploration.
It is one of the eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity in the world.
Location: Gujarat
Location: Maharashtra
Location: Goa
Location: Karnataka
Location: Kerala
Location: Tamil Nadu
Elevation above the sea: 2,695 m
Material: basalt, laterite, limestone
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The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, is a mountain range that covers an area of 140,000 square kilometers in a stretch of 1,600 kilometers parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.
Anamudi, located in the Western Ghats, rises to an altitude of 2,695 metres.
Eravikulam National Park is a 97 square kilometer area located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Anamudi Shola National Park is a protected area located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala.
The Munnar Tea Museum is dedicated to the history of tea cultivation in the region.
The Subramanya Temple is situated amidst the lush greenery of Munnar.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats and is a part of the Idukki District of Kerala, India.
Grass Hills National Park is an integral part of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The smallest national park in Kerala, home to diverse flora and fauna.
The Solaiyar Dam is a key part of the Solaiyar Hydroelectric Project, located 20 km from Valparai, in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats, India.
