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Kottamalai (கோட்டமலை - കോട്ടമല) is the highest peak in Southern part of Western Ghats located in Periyar tiger reserve in Idukki district of Kerala and near Rajapalayam in the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife SanctuaryinTamil Nadu is a tall mountain peak situated in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 2,019m.[1] It is one of the few tall peaks in the Western Ghats; and the highest peak of all in the Periyar plateau exceeding 2,000m.]).[2][3]
| Kottamalai | |
|---|---|
| கோட்டமலை കോട്ടമല | |
 
Kottamalai Location of Kottaimalai Peak in Western Ghats | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,019 m (6,624 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 9°31′16″N 77°24′07″E / 9.521°N 77.402°E / 9.521; 77.402 |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Tamil, Malayalam |
| Geography | |
| Location | Periyar Tiger ReserveinIdukki District, Kerala. |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | hike |
Kottamala is the southernmost peak higher than 2,000 metres (6,562 ft) in India. There is also a temple in the foothills of Kottamalai called Kottamalai karuppasami temple in Tamil Nadu.
(Not to be confused with Kottaimalai of VelloreinTamil Nadu)
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