Western Ghats is your one-stop-shop for all your adventure travel needs

If you thought your travels to the Himalayan ranges in India are everything you need to satisfy your search for all things beautiful and adventurous, wait till you experience the Western Ghats up close and personal. Also, The Western Ghats were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 for their outstanding biodiversity and ecological significance.

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The Western Ghats is a mountain range that runs along the western coast of India. It stretches for about 1,600 km from the state of Gujarat in the north to the state of Tamil Nadu in the south. The Western Ghats covers six states of India, namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Why the name? The mountain range is located parallel to the western coast. It is one of the few regions in India where you will still find dense and original forests. The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Speaking of biodiversity, the Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot, with some of the endemic species of plants and animals found only in this region. The range is home to over 7,000 species of flowering plants, 330 species of butterflies, 508 species of birds, 179 species of amphibians, and 156 species of reptiles! But that’s not all, from places like Amboli, Agumbe and many more, several discoveries of new species were reported in the past three years. Nature is not at all done yet with Western Ghats.


For those who find joy in riverside and waterfall adventures, the Western Ghats is perfect. Some of India’s biggest and most popular waterfalls are found in these ranges. For instance, Jog Falls in Karnataka, Athirapally Falls in Kerala, and Dudhsagar Falls in Goa; these are just some of the examples.
We have discussed dense and original forests before. The Western Ghats are home to several types of forests, including tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests, riparian and montane forests. These forests are important for their role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. If you are looking for forest treks, the Western Ghats will always come through for you.


Now, for our travelling tribe, some of the most popular tourist destinations in India (read iconic hill stations) are located in the Western Ghats. Hill stations like Munnar, Ooty, Coorg, Mahabaleshwar, and Wayanad are just some of the few examples. Now you know where your favourite hill stations are located.

That’s not all, the region is also home to some of the most popular national parks like Silent Valley National Park, Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Periyar National Park, Nagarhole National Park, and Eravikulam National Park to name a few.