Anamudi
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Overview
Anamudi in Kerala's Anaimalai hills is the highest peak of peninsular India, at about 2,695 m.
It lies in the Anaimalai hills within Eravikulam National Park in Idukki district, Kerala.
Its name means elephant's forehead, from the shape of the summit.
The Eravikulam grasslands around it hold the largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, and the area is known for the Neelakurinji, which flowers every twelve years.
At 2,695 m it is the highest peak in India south of the Himalaya.
It lies at the meeting point of the Anaimalai, Cardamom and Palani hills.
The peak can be climbed with permission from the forest department.
Munnar is the nearest town.
Geography and key facts
- Anaimalai hills, Kerala
- Highest peak in the Peninsula
- Eravikulam National Park
- Nilgiri tahr
- Neelakurinji
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on the highest peaks.
Note for UPSC
Anaimalai hills, Kerala; the highest peak in peninsular India. Height: about 2,695 m.
Expect questions on the range a peak belongs to and on arranging peaks or ranges in order.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Anamudi yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Peak
- State / UT
- Kerala
- Height
- 2,695 m (about)
- Coordinates
- 10.167°N, 77.067°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.