The Western Ghats

Geography of the Western Ghats

• The range starts near the border of Gujarat and ends at Kanyakumari.
• About sixty percent of the Sahyadri Range is located in the state of Karnataka.

Ecology of the Western Ghats

• This area is one of the world’s ten hottest biodiversity hotspots.
• The Arabian Sea area is known as the Konkan area, one of the best tourist attractions in India.
• Green city Pune is the largest city within this mountain range in Maharashtra.
• The WesternGhats mountain ranges make up an impressive fortress all along with Kerala.
• There are several beautiful hill stations and wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala.

Highest Peak of the Western Ghats

• Anai Mudi in the Anaimalai Hills in Kerala is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
• The Ghats also offer the best valley scenery-view throughout the journey.

Rivers of the Western Ghats

The major river systems originating in the Western Ghats are the Godavari, Kaveri, Krishna, Thamiraparani, and Tungabhadra rivers.