Western Ghats Highest Peak - Annamalai Hills

Western Ghats Highest Peak

It is the range of mountains in the Western Ghats in Tamilnadu and Kerala. The name " Annamalai" derives from the Tamilnadu 'Anai' meaning Elephant and 'Malai' meaning hill, thus also called as Elephant Hill. The highest peak of the Anaimalai Hills is Anamudi(2695 m) literally ' elephant head' located in the Iddukki District of Kerela. It is the highest peak in India, south of Himalays. To the north, Palghat Gap Divides in the Western Ghats. The lower slopes of hills now have coffee and tea is the main products.