Western Ghats

The Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas. They influence Indian monsoon weather patterns by intercepting the rain-laden monsoon winds that sweep in from the southwest during late summer. The range runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau and separates the plateau from the narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The range starts near the Tapi River and runs about along the western coast before ending at Swamithope near the southern tip of mainland India. The Western Ghats are India's bio-diversity hot spot and a nice, chilly place in the otherwise hot and tropical southern part of India. Astonishing wildlife, beautiful tea and coffee plantations, unspoiled forests and a green, hilly landscape will make sure that your trip to this mountain range will become one of your favorites. The mild climate will ease your body and leave you non sweating but this region is much more than just relaxing.