🌳 Western Ghats
Konni Forest Division, Kerala
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2012 under natural criteria (ix) and (x)
- One of eight "hottest hotspots" of global biodiversity with over 7,400 endemic species
- Mountain range spanning 1,600 km across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
- Home to 325 globally threatened species including tigers, elephants, and lion-tailed macaques
The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Hills, form a mountain range stretching along the western coast of India. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the site comprises 39 individual properties across national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and reserve forests, including the Konni Forest Division in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. The region is celebrated for exceptional biodiversity, ancient geological formations, and cultural significance grounded in indigenous ...