The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is

Answer: The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is Jindhagada Peak (also known as Arma Konda).

The Eastern Ghats is situated along the eastern coast of India stretching about 1750 km. It covers five states under the area roughly measuring to 160,000 km². It is a discontinuous chain of hills. The average elevation is around 600 m with the highest peak being Arma Konda (1,680 m). The geological uniqueness, ecological importance, and role as watershed for major rivers make it a crucial feature of peninsular India.

Eastern Ghats Mountain Ranges

The discontinuous hills and plateaus form the notable ranges and peaks of Eastern Ghats including several important hill clusters. 

• Major ranges of the Northern region of the Ghats include Similipal, Garhjat, Gandhamardan, Niyamgiri and Deomali (Odisha). 
• Important ranges covering the Central to Southern region of the Ghats are: Nallamala, Veligonda, Palakonda, Javadi, Melagiri, Kambakkam, etc. (Andhra Pradesh/ Tamil Nadu/ Karnataka). 
• The discontinuous nature is especially visible between the Godavari and Krishna rivers, where the hills nearly vanish, giving way to plateaus and Gondwana basins. 
• Major Peaks of Eastern Ghats: Arma Konda (1,680 m) highest in Andhra Pradesh’s Araku Valley sector of Eastern Ghats; Mahendragiri (≈1,501 m) in Odisha’s northern section.