🌿 Western Ghats
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and 38 other protected areas
📋 Fast Facts
- Stretches 1,600 km along India's western coast through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
- One of eight global biodiversity hotspots; home to over 7,400 endemic plant and animal species
- Comprises 39 protected properties including Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary near Thiruvananthapuram
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated 2012; recognized for exceptional ecological processes and evolutionary significance
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Hills, form a mountain range running along India's western coast and represent one of the world's most biologically significant landscapes. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the range spans over 1,600 kilometers across five states and encompasses 39 individual protected areas, including the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Ghats are distinguished by ancient geological formations, unparalleled biodiversity, and deep integration with ...