Eastern Ghats, Mountain range along Bay of Bengal, India
The Eastern Ghats form a mountain range along India's east coast, running through five states between the Bay of Bengal and the Deccan Plateau. The mountains rise unevenly from the coastal plains, reaching their greatest heights in the northern section near the border of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
These mountains formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity and tectonic movements during the separation of ancient landmasses. Later erosion by rivers and monsoon rains shaped the current broken landscape with deep valleys and steep slopes.
Many indigenous tribes maintain their traditional ways of life in the Eastern Ghats, depending on forest resources and maintaining distinct social practices.
The terrain shifts between dense forests, open plateaus, and rocky ridges, with many areas located far from paved roads. Visitors should prepare for high humidity and heavy rainfall during the monsoon months from June to October.
Several rivers cut through the mountains, forming narrow gorges before flowing into the coastal plains. These natural corridors have served as trade routes between the highlands and the coast for centuries.
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