Nilgiri Mountains
This article is about the mountain range. For other uses, see Nilgiri. Coordinates: 11°22′30″N 76°45′30″E / 11.375°N 76.75833°E / 11.375; 76.75833 Nilgiri Mountains View of Nilgiri Mountains Highest point Peak Doddabetta (Tamil Nadu) Elevation 2,637 m (8,652 ft) Listing Ultra List of Indian states and territories by highest point Naming English translation Blue Mountains Geography Location Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka Parent range Western Ghats Geology Age of rock Azoic Age, 3000 to 500 mya Mountain type Fault [1] Climbing Easiest route NH 67 (Satellite view) or Nilgiri Mountain Railway The Nilgiri Mountains form part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu of Southern India. At least 24 of the Nilgiri Mountains' peaks are above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), the highest peak being Doddabetta, at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft). Contents 1 Etymology 2 Location 3 Tribes 4 Conservation 5 History ...