Nilgiri Mountains
| Nilgiri Mountains | |
|---|---|
View of Nilgiri Mountains from the north | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Doddabetta, Tamil Nadu |
| Elevation | 2,637 m (8,652 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 11°22′30″N 76°45′30″E / 11.375°N 76.75833°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Blue Mountains in Kannada and many Indian languages |
| Geography | |
| Location | Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| Parent range | Western Ghats Eastern Ghats |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Archean Eon, 3000 to 500 mya |
| Mountain type | Fault |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | NH 67 or Nilgiri Mountain Railway |
The Nilgiri Mountains (Tamil: [n̪iːlɐɡiɾi], English: /ˈniːlgɪri/) form a part of the Western Ghats in northwestern Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and eastern Kerala in South India. They are located at the trijunction of the three states and connect the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats. The range consists of at least 24 peaks above 2,000 m (6,600 ft), with Doddabetta being the highest at 2,637 m (8,652 ft).