Wildest India (2012)

S1E4 Western Ghats: Monsoon Mountains

The Western Ghats, a majestic mountain range extending for a thousand miles along the western coast of India, is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. These towering peaks rise up to meet the monsoon clouds, capturing rainfall and transforming the western slopes into some of the rainiest regions in India. Lush tropical rainforests burst with vibrant life, making the Ghats crucial for the ecosystem of southern India. The rainwater collected by these mountains cascades down to the coast, nourishing Kerala’s backwaters and flowing into vast rivers that sustain both wildlife and communities in the arid interior.