In how many states are the Western Ghats spread?

The Western Ghats runs parallel to India’s western coast, approximately 30-50 km inland. The Ghats covers six states of India(States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat). These mountains cover an area of around 140,000 km² in a 1,600 km long stretch.

Further Reading:

• Western and Eastern Ghats of India
• Geography Notes