India has some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, ranging from
the cold Artic Zone of the Himalayas to the tropical humid forests of
Peninsular and North East India. These in turn are home to some of the
richest biodiversity in the World.
The most important topographic feature of Peninsular India is the 1400 km long Western Ghats along its western margin stretching from Tapti River to Kanyakumari. The IUCN has identified Western Ghats as one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots on Earth. Diversity is higher in Southern Western Ghats where the climate is more humid and wetter. Southern Western Ghats is one of India's three richest tropical moist forest areas. The wet evergreen forests of Southern Western Ghats probably has the most complex and species rich vegetation assemblage in the country. Endemism is very high especially in flowering plants, small mammals and amphibians. These stretches of hills are also home to a kaleidoscope of peoples and cultures. Wild Kerala Tour Company is committed to the conservation of these ancient hills. We do not believe in tourism that will jeopardize these wild landscapes. |