What is the Palghat Gap

What is the Palghat Gap
May 28, 2025

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What is the Palghat Gap

Watch | The Palghat Gap: India’s natural portal through the western ghats

| Video Credit:
Shikha Kumari A | Thamodharan B

What if a single break in a mountain range could shape weather, wildlife, and centuries of human history?

In this video, we unravel the fascinating story of the Palghat Gap—a 30-km-wide natural pass through the Western Ghats, nestled between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. At first glance, it may seem like just a low-lying corridor between hills. But look closer, and it reveals a hidden world of ancient tectonic shifts, unique ecosystems, and deep cultural connections.

Read more: A break in the Western Ghats

Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

Video: Thamodharan B

Script and production: Shikha Kumari A

Published – May 28, 2025 03:21 pm IST

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