The southern part of India is blessed with the mighty Western Ghats that influence the climate, and all other major aspects of living of the people in the southern states. Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri and is a mountain range along the western side of India. It is a hotspot for the tourists reaching India because most of the fascinating holiday spots in India are located around the Western Ghats. Thus a trip to explore the major attractions in the Western Ghats will be one of the most memorable trips in your life. With many peaks, rivers, lakes etc. this breathtaking mountain range invites travellers to make the most of their holidays. There are many National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and reserve forest areas at here to protect different types of rare and endangered flora and fauna at here. The forest areas and valleys of Western Ghats are rich in many rare animals, birds and butterflies and they will make your trip live and colourful. The protected areas are spread in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
The mighty Western Ghats is around 1600 km long and it starts from the Maharashtra – Gujarat border and ends at Kanyakumari at Tamil Nadu. The forest areas in Western Ghats are a favourite spot for nature lovers as they can spot many rare and endangered species in these areas. They include tigers, sambars, elephants, deer, squirrels etc. Many birds like Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Great Indian Hornbill etc. are exclusive attractions of these places. Nilgiri Hills is the most famous attraction for travellers. Ootty tourist spot is located at here. This is a cool and romantic hill station which is mostly marked by honeymoon couples.
Anamudi Peak in Western Ghats is the highest peak in Kerala. Many spots are 
there in the hill areas of Western Ghats which are apt for adventurous tourism like trekking, rock climbing etc. Agashtyamala is such a spot. The valleys of Western Ghats are famous for spice plantations. Cardamom Hill is one of such spots. You can see many tea and coffee plantations in your trip to the hill stations at Western Ghats. There are many beautiful lakes including Kodaikanal, Pookode Lake, Sita Devi Lake etc. The major protected areas in Western Ghats are Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Eravikulam National Park etc.
Munnar is the most famous tourist spot and the most romantic hill station in Western Ghats. The lovely misty roads, tea plantations, protected areas at here makes the travellers surprised. There are many resorts running at here where you can choose a better accommodation to cover all the nearby fascinations. Top Station, Tea Museum etc. are major attractions of here. You can see many splendid waterfalls in and near Munnar including Thoovanam Waterfalls, Attukal Waterfalls etc.
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