Agastya Mala, Mountain summit in Ambasamudram, India
The Agastya Mala peak reaches an elevation of 1,868 meters within the Western Ghats mountain range on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.
The mountain base contained tea gardens established by European settlers, marking the initial agricultural development phase in this section of the Western Ghats.
The summit features a stone statue where Hindu followers perform ceremonies to honor sage Agastya, considered the creator of the first Tamil grammar.
The Kerala Forest Department permits trekking activities from January to mid-March, requiring visitors to obtain passes and follow specific conservation guidelines.
The surrounding biosphere reserve contains 300 bird species and 2,000 varieties of medicinal plants used in traditional Ayurvedic treatments.
Location: Ambasamudram
Elevation above the sea: 1,868 m
GPS coordinates: 8.61600,77.24582
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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