Western Ghats

• Folded parts of Deccan Plateau
• Also known as Shayadries
• More Continuous & higher than Eastern Ghats
• Separated from coast by narrow coastal plains
• Rich watersheds give birth to large peninsular rivers like Godavari and Krishna
• Extends from Tapi in North to Kanyakumari in south

Important Passes (Rail Links)

• Thalghat → Mumbai —- Kolkata
• Bhorghat → Mumbai —- Chennai
• Phalghat → Kochi ——– Chennai

Important Hill Ranges

• Nilgiri Range (Highest peak → Doda Betta along ooty (Udhagmandalam) →TN
• Highest Peak of South India → Anaimudi From which 3 ranges radiates in 3 directions 
• Cardmom Hills to south,
• Anamalai hills to north
• Palni to North East