Question

Answer the following question in detail.

What are the factors that make the Western Ghats and Western Coast the favored destination of tourists?

Answer 1

Several hill stations are located in the Western Ghats, and they are visited by tourists all over the country. Saputara in Gujarat, Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra,
Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu and Munnar in Kerala are some important hill stations. Many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are also located in the region.
On the western coastal plains, many coastal tracts are known for beaches such as Srivardhan and Guhagar in Maharashtra, Colva Beach in Goa, Karwar beach in
Karnataka and Kovalam beach in Kerala. Besides, many towns are also visited by pilgrims.

Answer 2

1. The factors like hill stations, natural parks, wildlife sanctuaries, beautiful beaches, famous places of pilgrimage and places of historical importance such as forts, etc. make the Western Ghats and the Western Coast the favored destination of tourists.

 

2. The Ghats have a number of noteworthy hill stations like Saputara in Gujarat, Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu and Munnar in Kerala. Besides these hill stations, several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries also attract many tourists.

 

3. The beautiful beaches like Srivardhan and Guhagar in Maharashtra, Kolwa, and Kalangut in Goa, Karwar beach in Karnataka and Kovalam beach in Kerala are quite famous tourist destinations.

 

4. Places of Pilgrimage, as well as places of historical importance like forts, also attract tourists.