The western ghats form the western edge of the deccan plateau.Their average elevation is 900-16-- meters, greater than the eastern ghats. They are both continuous and can be crossed by passes only. The Western Ghats cause orographic rain by facing the rain bearing moist winds to rise along the western slopes of the Ghats. The Western Ghats are known by different local names. The height of the Western Ghats progressively increases from north to south. The highest peaks include the Anamudi (2,695 metres) and the Doda Betta (2,637 metres).

Eastern and Western Highlands _{Image: Courtsey Wikipedia}

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