The Western Ghats Kerala

Older than the Himalayan mountains, the mountain chain of the Western Ghats represents geomorphic features of immense importance with unique biophysical and ecological processes. The site’s high montane forest ecosystems influence the Indian monsoon weather pattern.

Moderating the tropical climate of the region, the site presents one of the best examples of the monsoon system on the planet. It also has an exceptionally high level of biological diversity and endemism and is recognized as one of the world’s eight ‘hottest hotspots’ of biological diversity.

The forests of the site include some of the best representatives of non-equatorial tropical evergreen forests anywhere and are home to at least 325 globally threatened flora, fauna, bird, amphibian, reptile, and fish species.

Also known for the temple of Sahyadri, the Western Ghats are the well-known mountain range in Kerela which is spread over a zone of 140,000 square kilometers, running through Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat.

It is one of the most acclaimed UNESCO heritage destinations in Kerala, offering a superb view from the mountains. It is home to countless national parks, tiger holds, natural life has ns, trekking focuses, and estates.