The Palghat Gap: Exploring India’s Great Mountain Gateway

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Explore the Palghat Gap, a massive 40km break in the Western Ghats. Discover how this low-lying gateway between the Nilgiri and Anaimalai Hills shapes Southern India.

The Palghat Gap: Exploring India’s Great Mountain Gateway

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