Western Ghats, Mountain range in southwestern India
The Western Ghats extend 1,600 kilometers through six states, forming a natural barrier between coastal regions and interior plateaus of India.
The mountain range emerged during the separation of India from Africa in the Late Jurassic period, shaping the subcontinent's geological landscape.
Indigenous communities across the Western Ghats maintain traditional agricultural practices and ceremonies connected to the mountain ecosystems.
The range contains multiple national parks and wildlife sanctuaries where visitors can observe Asian elephants, tigers, and numerous endemic species.
The mountains intercept monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea, creating distinct weather patterns that support over 7,400 different plant species.
Location: Gujarat
Location: Maharashtra
Location: Goa
Location: Karnataka
Location: Kerala
Location: Tamil Nadu
Elevation above the sea: 2,695 m
Made from material: basalt, laterite, limestone
Part of: Eastern and Western Ghâts
GPS coordinates: 10.16600,77.05800
Latest update: May 27, 2025 22:44
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