Western Ghats - A2 Poster
Bring the spirit of the Western Ghats into your home with this illustration of the 6 Peaks of Western Ghats as they run from North to South and as they pass the states of peninsular India! A graphical representation of the green expanses of the Western Ghats.
An ideal gift for the adventurous trekkers, hikers and those who love nature and the outdoors - of this bio-diversity hotspot of the world.
ABOUT THE WESTERN GHATS
The Western Ghats aka Sahyadri is a mountain range parallel to the western coast of the Indian Peninsula. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world. They influence Indian monsoon weather patterns by intercepting the rain-laden monsoon winds that sweep in from the south-west during late summer.
Saputara, Gujarat | 990 m
Located atop a thickly forested plateau in the Sahyadri range, Saputara is the only hill station in the Dang district in the south of Gujarat. Saputara is a distinctly different place amongst the arid nature of Gujarat.
Kalsubai Peak, Maharashtra | 1648 m
Kalsubai Peak - is the highest peak in Maharashtra. Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri mountain range falling under Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and commands a beautiful view of the Bhandardara Dam, Ratangad and its surroundings
Vagheri Hills, Goa | 560 m
Vagheri peak at elevation 560 m (1,840 ft), the highest in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, is near the village of Keri in North Goa. Vagheri hills is very popular with hikers and rock climbers and trekking tours are organized for enthusiasts.
Mullayanagiri, Karnataka | 1930 m
Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka. Mullayyanagiri is located in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk. The summit of Mullayanagiri has a small temple and houses a police radio relay station. Seethalayyanagiri is a prominent peak which is adjacent.
Doddabetta in the Nilgiri Range, Tamilnadu | 2637 m
A peak in the state of Tamil Nadu. With nature’s bounty and soothing weather, this is the perfect recipe to de-stress with your loved ones or even solo. Trekking here is easy and every step of your journey gives you bewitching views and experiences.
Anamudi, Kerala | 2695 m
Anamudi, the highest peak of the Western Ghats is also the tallest peak in peninsular India and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Reach this place to get a glimpse of the majestic Asian Elephants, Nilgiri Tahrs, the endangered Caprid and the Gaurs, the largest species of cattle.
Get this for your home - the giver of India's bio-diversity and the bountiful monsoons!