Things to do in Western Ghats, Kerala
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri, is a mountain range that stretches 1,600 km along the west coast of India. Covering an area of 160,000 km2, it traverses the Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
9 places to visit in and around Western Ghats, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km2 national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala in India.
- 2Lakkom Falls
Lakkom Water Falls, also known as Lakkam Waterfalls, is a tourist attraction located near Marayoor in the Idukki district of Kerala.
- 3Subramanya Temple, Munnar
Sri Subramanya Temple is a Hindu temple located in Munnar in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. Lord Muruga is the principal deity.
- 4Mount Carmel Church, Munnar
The Mount Carmel Basilica of Munnar is a Catholic basilica and pilgrimage centre in the plantation town of Munnar, in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The church is known for its wood-framed windows and a statue of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
- 5Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri, is a mountain range that stretches 1,600 km along the west coast of India. Covering an area of 160,000 km2, it traverses the Indian states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
- 6Anaimalai Hills
The Anamala or Anaimalai, also known as the Elephant Mountains, are a range of mountains in the southern Western Ghats of central Kerala and span the border of western Tamil Nadu in Southern India.
- 7Anamudi
Anamudi is a mountain located in Ernakulam district and Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. With an elevation of 2,695 m, it is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and in South India.
- 8Carmelagiri Elephant Park
Carmelagiri Elephant Park is a private park for elephant riding through the hilly paths of Munnar forest, a part of Kerala tourism, India.
- 9Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam, Kannan Devan Hills in Idukki District, is a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India, to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power and huge revenue for Idukki District.