Eastern Ghats
Similar to the Western Ghats, the lesser-known Eastern Ghats separates the coast from the plains on the eastern side of India. It runs through Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (where it meets the Western Ghats at the Nilgiri mountains). The Eastern Ghats is flatter than the Western Ghats, and its hills have been divided into several parts by the major rivers in southern India (the Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri). It still has a few peaks over 3,280 feet above sea level though, mainly in the Maliya Range in Odisha and Madugula Konda Range in Andhra Pradesh. The highest is Jindhagada Peak in Andhra Pradesh, with an elevation of 5,545 feet.
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The fertile Eastern Ghats plays a significant role in agriculture, as the region is very suitable for crops. Bhubaneshwar in Odisha and Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh are the major cities for accessing the Eastern Ghats. Tourists spots in Odisha include Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Simlipal National Park, and the Koraput district in the far south where many tribes reside. In Andhra Pradesh, the most popular parts of the Eastern Ghats include the Araku Valley, Gandikota canyon, and Borra caves.