Anai mudi in india map

Indian Geography Physical India Physical (Part -1) INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT MOUNTAIN RANGES 1. Great Himalaya or Himadari • Northern most part of the Himalayan Range is the world’s highest part with an average altitude of 6100 m above sea level. • Include the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other high peaks-Makalu (8,481 m), Mansalu (8,156 m), Annapurna (8,,078 m) and also the Indian peak Manghenjunga (8,598 m) and Nanga Parbat (8,126 m). • Includes some famous passes—Burzil and Zozi La in Kashmir, Shipki La and Bara Lapcha La in Himachal Pradesh, Thaga La, Niti Pass, and Lipu Lekh in U.P., Jelep La and Nathu La in Sikkim. ZASKAR RANGE • Situated on the western part of the Greater Himlaya and to the south of Trans Himalaya. Nanaga Parbat (8,126 m) • Forms the north-west part of Zaskar Range but geographically confined to Kashmir-Himachal Pradesh- Garhwal region. • Second highest peak of the Himalayan Range in India. Dhaulagiri (8,172 m) • Eastern continuation of Nanga Parbat and is located in Nepal. 2. Lesser Himalaya or Himachal • Lying to the north of Siwalik Range they are separated from the Siwalik Range by Duns— Dehradun, Kothridun and Patlidun. (I) PIR PANJAL RANGE • Located in Kashmir—Punjab and extends from the Jhelum River to the upper Beas River for over 300 km. • Separated from the Zaskar Range by the valley of Kashmir. (II) DHAULADHAR • Southern most range of the Lessers Himalaya. • Rarely attains elevations higher than 4,000 m. • Continue eastwar...

Anamudi Anamudi, the 2,695-m high mountain which stands tall in the Eravikulam National Park is the pride of Kerala. It is the highest point in India outside the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Anamudi, together with the Eravikulam Park, is home to one of the largest surviving populations of Asian elephants, Gaurs and the Nilgiri Tahrs. The mountain, covered with evergreen forests and inhabited by endemic flora and fauna and a vibrant avian life, is a paradise in the wild. The green forest is also the source of some large and scenic rivers in Kerala and the nearby State of Tamil Nadu. District Tourism Promotion Council Information Centre Old Munnar Road Idukki- 685 612 Tel: +91 4865 231 516 E-mail: [email protected] www.munnartourism.com Fact File

Often called the pride of Kerala, Anamudi or Anai Mudi Peak in Munnar stands at a magnificent height of 2695 metres above sea level. Literally meaning “Elephants forehead,” the peak is well known to be the home for the largest surviving population of Asian elephants in India. The peak itself is within the boundaries of the Eravikulam National Park, offering plenty of opportunities to explore to flora and fauna of the surroundings. A famous trekking destination in Munnar, the Anamudi peak is considered to be the tallest peak outside of the Himalayas and in the Western Ghats of the South as well as the greatest topographic isolation in India.It is also famous for the Neela Kurinji flower which is known to blossom only once every 12 years.

Anamudi (India) Show map of India Location Border between Parent range Geology Munnar Granite Climbing Easiest route hike Anamudi is a mountain located in The first recorded ascent of Anamudi was by General [ citation needed] but it is likely that there had been earlier ascents by local people. Anamudi peak is one of only three ultra prominent peaks in Everest of South India". Anamudi and the Martes gwatkinsii) are some of the species of animals found here . 2 on the summit of Anamudi. Geology [ ] Anamudi is located within a larger tectonic province, a Climatic zones and biomes [ ] Anamudi is the highest peak in the 28°35′20″N 76°27′59″E / 28.58889°N 76.46639°E / 28.58889; 76.46639 in Cwb). Climate data for Munnar Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °C (°F) 16.2 (61.2) 18.0 (64.4) 20.0 (68.0) 22.0 (71.6) 26.2 (79.2) 25.5 (77.9) 22.0 (71.6) 21.9 (71.4) 19.8 (67.6) 19.2 (66.6) 18.7 (65.7) 17.8 (64.0) 26.2 (79.2) Average high °C (°F) 10.2 (50.4) 12.5 (54.5) 14.4 (57.9) 15.7 (60.3) 16.8 (62.2) 15.5 (59.9) 13.8 (56.8) 13.2 (55.8) 12.7 (54.9) 12.2 (54.0) 12.0 (53.6) 11.5 (52.7) 13.4 (56.1) Daily mean °C (°F) 6.6 (43.9) 9.0 (48.2) 10.8 (51.4) 11.8 (53.2) 12.6 (54.7) 11.8 (53.2) 10.8 (51.4) 10.3 (50.5) 9.7 (49.5) 9.2 (48.6) 8.9 (48.0) 8.2 (46.8) 10.0 (49.9) Average low °C (°F) 3.0 (37.4) 5.5 (41.9) 7.2 (45.0) 8.0 (46.4) 8.5 (47.3) 8.2 (46.8) 7.8 (46.0) 7.5 (45.5) 6.8 (44.2) 6.2 (43.2) 5.8 (42.4) 5.0 (41.0) 6.6 (43.9) Record low °C (°F) −7.2 (19.0...