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Where is the Mannamalai peak (Anaimalai Hills) situated? Is it scalable?
Anaimalai Hills, also known as the Elephant Mountains, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The Anaimalai Hills are located at the intersection of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. Anai Peak is 8,842 feet 2,695 meters in size and lies at the extreme southwestern end of the range, and it is the highest peak in southern India.
They are formed by fault-block movements in the Holocene Epoch, the Anaimalai Hills fall to create a series of terraces about 3,300 feet or 1,000 meters high. The Anaimalai Hills are scalable and are one of the most popular trekking destinations in South India.
These hills are also home to the Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a full-fledged tourist spot in the top slip of these hills. While trekking, there are many attractions to look for, such as Monkey Falls, The Crocodile Breeding center, mirar, Kullipatti, Manjampatty, and chinar.
Oshank Soni : Co-Founder at Trekmunk. Has travelled to 28 Indian States, has led more than 50 high altitude treks in the Indian Himalayas. He is an Investment Banker by profession but a traveller by passion. He has led treks in Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim and Nepal. He is a NOLS certified First Aid Responder. Chasing the sun is his full-time job, a Storyteller, Travel photographer and Videographer at Insane Traveller Productions.