Anamudi: Highest peak in south India – Know everything about it

Highest peak in south India – Anamudi

Anamudi is known as Highest peak in south India. You can reach Eravikulam National Park, where Kerala’s pride and India’s highest mountain peak after the Himalayas, Anamudi, is just a 1-hour drive from Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Anamudi is at an altitude of 2695 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Many varieties of flora and fauna are also found here.

Anaimudi is a Malayalam word, which in Hindi means elephant’s brain. Anamudi mountain is also known as Everest of South India. You will be surprised to know that the largest population of Asian elephants is found here. Apart from this, the endangered species gaur, nilgiri langur and lion-tailed macaw i.e. African langur are also found in large numbers.

Paradise for animals

The forests and beautiful rivers present around this mountain range are like a paradise for wild animals. Tourists who are interested in natural beauty and wild life reach the top of the mountain by trekking and the rivers flowing in the eastern side of the mountain like Vaigai, Thamirabarani and Periyar rivers can be seen with their eyes as well as with the camera. Let’s capture.

Famous for Neelakurinji flower

Anamudi hill top is famous for the lush greenery all around and also for the Neelakurinji flower which blooms once in 12 years in Munnar and surrounding areas. After reaching the top of highest peak in south India, apart from the beautiful rivers flowing from there, tourists can also enjoy the mountain valley, tea plantations, spice cultivation and wild life. November to May is the best time to visit Anamudi.

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Anamudi Highest peak and Himalayas of South India

Anamudi which is highest peak in south India is also known as Himalaya of South India. Anamudi literally means the head or forehead of an elephant. A large number of wild life photographers, adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers come here and trek to the top of the mountain. The grass on the slopes of this mountain is very slippery, so trekking is a bit difficult. Due to the height of the mountain, the weather here is very pleasant. The temperature here is not very hot and the entire mountain here is green and covered with trees.