being the highest at 2637 m.

Etymology

The word Nilgiri is derived from the Sanskrit words nila (blue) and giri (mountain). It is thought that the bluish flowers of kurinji shrubs gave rise to the name.

A non-consensual identification of the Nilgiris with the Iraniyamuttam mentioned in Tamil literature exist.

Location

The Nilgiri Mountains are separated from the Karnataka Plateau

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