{"id":6087,"date":"2018-06-15T07:49:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T07:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=6087"},"modified":"2020-06-16T08:08:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-16T08:08:41","slug":"10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Facts You Didn&#8217;t Know About The Western Ghats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Western Ghats comprise of the mountain range running parallel to Western Coast of India along the Deccan Plateau. It starts from Gujarat through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats. It lies in Tamil Nadu. The Western Ghats have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Western Ghats are the only region in India among the 8 such regions in the world which have been regarded as the &#8220;hottest hotspots&#8221; of biological diversity. Innumerable species of flora and fauna add to the richness of the Western Ghats.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abbfb464f21c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abbfb464f21c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#1_Heard_of_flowers_which_bloom_in_every_12_years\" >1. Heard of flowers which bloom in every 12 years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#2_Have_you_seen_the_carvings_from_Stone_Age_at_the_Edakkal_Caves\" >2. Have you seen the carvings from Stone Age at the Edakkal Caves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#3_Ever_stayed_at_a_meadow_to_soak_in_the_view_of_the_valley\" >3. Ever stayed at a meadow to soak in the view of the valley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#4_Visited_Vagamon_the_Scotland_of_Asia_as_yet\" >4. Visited Vagamon, the Scotland of Asia, as yet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#5_Have_you_seen_the_unexplored_gem_of_Kodaikanal\" >5. Have you seen the unexplored gem of Kodaikanal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#6_Have_you_seen_the_natural_rock_formations\" >6. Have you seen the natural rock formations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#7_Have_you_traversed_the_gateway_from_Karnataka_to_Coastal_Maharashtra\" >7. Have you traversed the gateway from Karnataka to Coastal Maharashtra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#8Looking_for_a_riverside_paradise_on_the_foothills\" >8.Looking for a riverside paradise on the foothills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#9_Fancy_a_beach-side_long_drive\" >9. Fancy a beach-side long drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-western-ghats\/#10_Taken_a_ride_in_the_Konkan_railway_as_yet\" >10. Taken a ride in the Konkan railway as yet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Heard_of_flowers_which_bloom_in_every_12_years\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Heard of flowers which bloom in every 12 years?<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strobilanthes kunthianus is locally known as Kurinji or Neelakurinji. Its flowers bloom only once in 12 years. If you are keen to check this out, 2018 is the right year. The best time to catch a glimpse of this occurrence is from August to October this year. The shrub is known to grow in the Shola Forests of the Western Ghats. \u00a0It is light purplish blue in color. Many such species of these flowers are known to bloom in cycles of 1 to 16 years. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6092\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Purple-Paradise-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Purple Paradise\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Purple-Paradise.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Purple-Paradise-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Purple-Paradise-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Purple-Paradise-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Purple Paradise<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_you_seen_the_carvings_from_Stone_Age_at_the_Edakkal_Caves\"><\/span><strong>2. Have you seen the carvings from Stone Age at the Edakkal Caves?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural caves are situated 20-odd kilometers from Kalpetta in Wayanad, Kerala. It is an example of one of the oldest human settlements of the area, ranging from 5000 BC to 1000 BC. One needs to take a short walk to reach the site followed by a steep climb up the stairs to reach the caves. Apart from the close look at the engravings, I thoroughly enjoyed the view of the valley upon reaching the caves. The engravings are intriguing. The timings are restricted from 8 AM to 4 PM. The caves are closed on Mondays. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ever_stayed_at_a_meadow_to_soak_in_the_view_of_the_valley\"><\/span><strong>3. Ever stayed at a meadow to soak in the view of the valley?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chikmagalur is located at the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range. It is known for its coffee plantations. It is popular among tourists, pilgrims, and trekkers alike. It is impossible to pick a favorite destination in Chikamagalur. However, I loved the location of Kanive. It is tucked in the heavenly Western Ghats of Chikmagalur. It litreally translates to \u2018valley\u2019. The viewpoint is one minute away from the cottages. A walk along at the meadow is an experience in itself. It lies adjoining Ballalarayana Durga and the Kudremukh range. The sunset and sunrise from the viewpoint are too perfect. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6094\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Soak-in-the-freshness-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Soak in the freshness\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Soak-in-the-freshness.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Soak-in-the-freshness-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Soak-in-the-freshness-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Soak-in-the-freshness-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Soak in the freshness<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Visited_Vagamon_the_Scotland_of_Asia_as_yet\"><\/span>4. Visited Vagamon, the Scotland of Asia, as yet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/planned-treks\/vagamon-waterfall-trek-camping\/\">Vagamon<\/a> is a hill station in Kerala. If you are looking for lush greenery which is not yet swept by the wave of commercialization, head to Vagamon. The drive through the pine forests, meadows, and waterfalls is exhilarating. It is 60-odd kilometers from Kottayam. The nearest railway station is at Kottayam as well. Cochin Airport is the nearest for those who fancy a flight to the dreamland. It is a paradise for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts for rock climbing, mountaineering, and paragliding. Ultra Trail Marathon is hosted in Vagamon every January by Soles of Cochin, a non-profit running club. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6095\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magical-Misty-Mountains-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Magical Misty Mountains\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magical-Misty-Mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magical-Misty-Mountains-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magical-Misty-Mountains-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magical-Misty-Mountains-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Magical Misty Mountains<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Have_you_seen_the_unexplored_gem_of_Kodaikanal\"><\/span><strong>5. Have you seen the unexplored gem of Kodaikanal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vattakanal is a short drive of about half an hour away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/planned-treks\/kodaikanal-trek\/\">Kodaikanal<\/a>. It is a small village near the Dolphin\u2019s Nose viewpoint. One could also trek for 5-odd kilometers to Vattakanal. The best experience of being here is to see the clouds floating around you. \u2018Vatta\u2019 litreally translates to circle. It got its name from the circular shape of the valley surrounded by mountains. There are a few cafes to enjoy a meal and cottages for accommodation to choose from. The best time to visit Vattakanal is between October and November. Head to Vattakanal if you are looking for an off-beat place to relax, trek, or explore the richness of the biodiversity of the area. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6096\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/At-the-Dolphin\u2019s-Nose-viewpoint-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"At the Dolphin\u2019s Nose viewpoint\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/At-the-Dolphin\u2019s-Nose-viewpoint.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/At-the-Dolphin\u2019s-Nose-viewpoint-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/At-the-Dolphin\u2019s-Nose-viewpoint-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/At-the-Dolphin\u2019s-Nose-viewpoint-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At the Dolphin\u2019s Nose viewpoint<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Have_you_seen_the_natural_rock_formations\"><\/span><strong>6. Have you seen the natural rock formations?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unusual rock formation, Yana caves, is located in North Karnataka. A short walk of about one kilometer takes you to the huge rock formations. These are black in color due to the solid black, crystalline Karst limestone. The drive through the dense forest to reach Yana caves is alluring. It is 50-odd kilometers from Sirsi, the nearest city to Yana. River Aghanashini is known to begin near Sirsi and create multiple waterfalls until it meets the Arabian Sea. Another unusual sight is the numerous sculptures of Lord Shiva carved on the rocks flowing in the middle of the river.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Have_you_traversed_the_gateway_from_Karnataka_to_Coastal_Maharashtra\"><\/span>7. Have you traversed the gateway from Karnataka to Coastal Maharashtra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amboli is a hill station in the Western Ghats. It lies in South Maharashtra. Amboli Ghat is a mountain pass. It is relatively unexplored by tourists. It receives heavy rainfall. The richness of the lush greenery increases manifolds during monsoons. There are numerous waterfalls throughout the Amboli Ghat. The misty mountains exhibit a \u00a0magical scenic beauty. It fills one&#8217;s senses with freshness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amboli Ghat is 90 kilometers from Panjim and 70 kilometers from Belgaum. The nearest railway station to Amboli Ghat is Sawantwadi. It lies at a distance of 30 kilometers from Amboli Ghat. Maharashtra \u2013 Karnataka border lies 50-odd kilometers from Amboli Ghat. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8Looking_for_a_riverside_paradise_on_the_foothills\"><\/span><strong>8.Looking for a riverside paradise on the foothills?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wai is located on the banks of river Krishna overlooking the Western Ghats. It is an ideal pit stop for those traveling to more popular hill stations like Panchgani or Mahabaleshwar. Apart from its scenic beauty, it is known as a temple town or Kashi of the South. Dhom Dam near Wai is worth visiting. So is Pandavgad Fort and Caves, one of the major tourist attractions around Wai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nearest railway station from Wai is at Satara. It is 35-odd kilometers from Satara. The nearest airport from Wai is at Pune, at a distance of 80-odd kilometers. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6097\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-perfect-getaway-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"The perfect getaway\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-perfect-getaway.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-perfect-getaway-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-perfect-getaway-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-perfect-getaway-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The perfect getaway<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fancy_a_beach-side_long_drive\"><\/span>9. Fancy a beach-side long drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like beach-side drives, you must ride from Kaup Beach to Delta Beach via Malpe. The 30-kilometer drive along the scenic beaches on the west coast is beautiful. Kaup is locally pronounced as Kapu. It is a town at Udupi. It lies on National Highway 66, between Mangalore and Udupi. Malpe beach is less rough than Kaup. Soft sand and the shallow beach is ideal for water sports as well. One must also visit St. Mary\u2019s island. It takes about half an hour to reach St. Mary\u2019s island from Malpe beach. The tiny island boasts of a rich history. Vasco Da Gama set his foot on St. Mary\u2019s island. The drive from Malpe beach to Bengre beach is 10 kilometers long. It\u2019s a treat to view the sunset from Delta point at Bengre.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6099\" style=\"width: 748px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-ride-could-not-get-any-better-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"The ride could not get any better\" width=\"748\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-ride-could-not-get-any-better.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-ride-could-not-get-any-better-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-ride-could-not-get-any-better-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-ride-could-not-get-any-better-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The ride could not get any better<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Taken_a_ride_in_the_Konkan_railway_as_yet\"><\/span><strong>10. Taken a ride in the Konkan railway as yet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konkan Railway connects Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, cutting across the Western Ghats. The Konkan railway line is a marvel in itself, cutting through the mountainous terrain. Nothing beats a ride in the Konkan railway route to enjoy the views through Ratnagiri-Madgaon-Honnavar-Mangalore. It runs along the Arabian Sea and the mighty Western Ghats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is more to the Western Ghats than meets the eye. The 1600-kilometer \u00a0stretch from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu has a lot to offer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Western Ghats comprise of the mountain range running parallel to Western Coast of India along the Deccan Plateau. It starts from Gujarat through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. 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