The passes of the Western Ghats from North to South are Kasara Ghats, Palakkad Gap,Malshej Ghats, Kumbharli Ghats.
- Kasara Ghat: It is a mountain pass of about 14 km that connects Nasik to Mumbai. Also known as Thal Ghat, it is one of the four major road and rail routes connecting Mumbai.
- Palakkad Gap: Also known as Palghat Gap, it is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats between the Nilgiri Hills and Anaimalai Hills. It lies between Palakkad in Kerala and Coimbatore in Tamilnadu. It affects the weather patterns in Southern India by letting the SouthWestern winds into Tamil Nadu and causing rainfall. The average elevation is 140 meters and the width is 25-30 kilometers.
- Malshej Ghats: They are the mountain ranges located in the Western Ghats. With an average height of 700 m, it is home to different flora and fauna. It is well known for the flamingo population. A number of valleys and waterfalls are also found in this region.
- Kumbharii Ghats: With an average elevation of 625m, it connects the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra and the Satara district.
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