Anamudi, Western Ghats
Facts and practical information
Anamudi is a mountain located in Ernakulam district and Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and in South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres and a topographic prominence of 2,479 metres. The name Anamudi literally translates to "elephant's head" a reference to the resemblance of the mountain to an elephant's head. Anamudi is the highest mountain in peninsular India as well as the largest mountain in Kerala. Meanwhile, the highest independent mountain in Kerala is the Cheriyam mountain in Malappuram district. Cheriyam mountain is located at an elevation of 613 m above sea level. ()
Western Ghats
Anamudi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Carmelagiri Elephant Park, South Western Ghats montane rain forests, Munnar Tea Museum, North Western Ghats montane rain forests.