{"id":1465,"date":"2025-03-05T18:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T12:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1465"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:09:20","slug":"list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Mountain Ranges in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#Mountain_Ranges_in_North_India\" >Mountain Ranges in North India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#Mountain_Ranges_in_Eastern_India\" >Mountain Ranges in Eastern India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#Mountain_Ranges_in_Central_India\" >Mountain Ranges in Central India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#Mountain_Ranges_in_South_India\" >Mountain Ranges in South India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#Related_Article\" >Related Article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-mountain-ranges-in-india\/#List_of_Mountain_Ranges_in_India_FAQs\" >List of Mountain Ranges in India FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s diverse geography is dominated by several mountain ranges that stretch from the north to the south, each offering distinct climatic conditions, cultural significance, and biodiversity. These mountain ranges play a vital role in shaping the ecological and climatic characteristics of India and contribute significantly to its natural beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will explore various mountain ranges in India, starting from the northernmost region and gradually moving southward. We will also examine their highest peaks and unique features, which make them essential to the country&#8217;s landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-163653.png?resize=257%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-163653.png?resize=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-163653.png?w=397&amp;ssl=1 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Ranges_in_North_India\"><\/span><b>Mountain Ranges in North India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The northern part of India is known for its vast and mighty mountain ranges, particularly the Himalayan range, which stretches across several states, forming the northern boundary of India. In addition to the Himalayas, other notable ranges such as the Karakoram, Zanskar, and Pir Panjal are also found here.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Himalayas<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spanning across Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Kanchenjunga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (8,586 meters), located in the eastern Himalayas, it is the third-highest mountain in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himalayas include several sub-ranges, such as the <\/span><b>Pir Panjal Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Dhauladhar Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Zanskar Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with its own distinct features and highest peaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Himalayas are not just famous for their height, but they are a critical part of the Indian monsoon system, contributing significantly to rainfall across northern India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Karakoram Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extending through parts of Ladakh and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Karakoram Range is home to some of the most challenging mountain peaks, including <\/span><b>Godwin-Austen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (8,611 m), also known as <\/span><b>K2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the second-highest mountain in the world. The range is a glacial powerhouse, with the famous <\/span><b>Siachen Glacier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> situated within it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Pir Panjal Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Glacier Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5,400 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This range forms a natural barrier and is the source of many important rivers in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Zanskar Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Stok Kangri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (6,153 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its remote landscapes and trekking routes, the Zanskar Range is less accessible but offers breathtaking natural beauty.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1468\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-164421.png?resize=300%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-164421.png?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-164421.png?w=634&amp;ssl=1 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other significant ranges in North India include the <\/span><b>Saltoro Mountains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ladakh Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Deosai Mountains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Ranges_in_Eastern_India\"><\/span><b>Mountain Ranges in Eastern India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern India has a diverse topography, featuring several mountain ranges that are part of the larger <\/span><b>Eastern Himalayas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with other distinct ranges like the <\/span><b>Purvanchal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Chotanagpur Plateau, Meghalaya Plateau<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Purvanchal Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spanning across parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Saramati Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3,826 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This range forms a part of the eastern Himalayas and is important for its biodiversity and the numerous tribal cultures it hosts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Meghalaya Plateau<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plateau includes the <\/span><b>Khasi Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Garo Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Jaintia Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The region is known for its high rainfall and unique landscape, including limestone caves, waterfalls, and the famous living root bridges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Shillong Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the highest point in the region, rising to 1,968 m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Chotanagpur Plateau<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spanning Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Parasnath Hill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,365 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chotanagpur Plateau is significant as it is a major source of mineral resources like coal and iron ore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretching from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, the <\/span><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are older and more eroded than the Western Ghats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are an important ecological region, rich in biodiversity and natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The range includes <\/span><b>Nallamala Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Shevaroy Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Seshachalam Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>Anaimudi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2,695 m) being the highest peak in the southern part of the range.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-165938.png?resize=300%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-165938.png?resize=300%2C267&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-165938.png?w=632&amp;ssl=1 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Maikal Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which significantly influence the region&#8217;s climate and hydrology.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Vindhya Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Running through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Sironj Hill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,352 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vindhya Range is older than the Himalayas and is important both historically and ecologically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Satpura Range<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Spanning Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Dhoopgarh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,350 meters), located in Madhya Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Satpura Range is known for its dense forests and rich wildlife.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Maikal Hills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Located<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Maikal Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are part of the Satpura system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Maikal Hills are known for their picturesque landscapes, dense forests, and tribal culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1470\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170059.png?resize=300%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170059.png?resize=300%2C140&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170059.png?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170059.png?w=795&amp;ssl=1 795w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountain_Ranges_in_South_India\"><\/span><b>Mountain Ranges in South India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The southern part of India is dominated by two major mountain ranges: the <\/span><b>Western Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These mountain ranges run parallel to the western and eastern coasts of India and are home to many hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, and unique ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170143.png?resize=300%2C214&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170143.png?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-05-170143.png?w=632&amp;ssl=1 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Western Ghats<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Running parallel to the western coast, across Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Anamudi Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2,695 meters), located in Kerala.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to their rich biodiversity, including many endemic species of plants and animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stretching along the eastern coast, through Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Jindhagada Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1,690 meters), located in Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eastern Ghats are not as high or continuous as the Western Ghats but play an important role in regional climate patterns and agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Nilgiri Hills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Situated in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Doddabetta Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2,637 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nilgiri Hills, often referred to as the &#8220;Blue Mountains,&#8221; are known for their scenic beauty, tea plantations, and cool climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Anamalai Hills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In Tamil Nadu, on the border with Kerala.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Highest Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Anamudi Peak<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2,695 meters).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This range is a part of the Western Ghats and is renowned for its biodiversity, including many protected wildlife sanctuaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Cardamom Hills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the southernmost part of the Western Ghats, the <\/span><b>Cardamom Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretch across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardamom Hills are Known for their spice plantations, the highest peak in this range is <\/span><b>Vandaravu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Article\"><\/span><b>Related Article<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=882&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IAS Salary<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1050&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Smallest State of India<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=885&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IPS Salary<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1075&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Indian States and Their Capitals<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1047&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Military Exercises of India<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1020&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Districts Of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Mountain_Ranges_in_India_FAQs\"><\/span><b>List of Mountain Ranges in India FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1466 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1466.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1466.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1466.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1466.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1466.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1741171210\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1466\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14660\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14660\" aria-controls=\"collapse14660\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the major mountain ranges in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse14660\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1466\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14660\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India has several major mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Vindhyas, Satpura, and Aravalli Range, each contributing to the country\u2019s diverse topography.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14661\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14661\" aria-controls=\"collapse14661\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the highest peak in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14661\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1466\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14661\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highest peak in India is <\/span><b>Kanchenjunga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (8,586 meters), located in the eastern Himalayas, shared by India and Nepal, and is the third-highest mountain in the world.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14662\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14662\" aria-controls=\"collapse14662\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the significance of the Western Ghats?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14662\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1466\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14662\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are vital for biodiversity conservation, with many endemic species. They also influence monsoon rainfall and contribute to India\u2019s agricultural productivity.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14663\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14663\" aria-controls=\"collapse14663\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14663\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1466\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14663\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highest peak in the Western Ghats is <\/span><b>Anamudi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (2,695 meters), located in Kerala. It is part of the Western Ghats and offers stunning views and rich biodiversity.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14664\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14664\" aria-controls=\"collapse14664\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where are the Eastern Ghats located?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14664\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1466\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14664\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Eastern Ghats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> extend along the eastern coast of India, covering states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, with peaks like <\/span><b>Jindhagada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (1,690 meters).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the major mountain ranges in India, from the Himalayas in the north to the Western Ghats in the south, including their highest peaks and unique features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1465","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1465"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6477,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1465\/revisions\/6477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}