| Anginda peak | |
|---|---|
| അങ്ങിണ്ട മുടി | |
 Sispara pass. Anginda is background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,383 m (7,818 ft) |
| Listing | List of highest point in Kerala by districts |
| Coordinates | 11°12′26″N76°27′51″E / 11.20722°N 76.46417°E /11.20722; 76.46417 |
| Geography | |
  Anginda peak Location of Anginda Peak in Kerala | |
| Location | Border ofMannarkad Taluk,Palakkad District and Kundah Taluk,Nilgiris district,Tamil Nadu, India |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
Anginda peak (അങ്ങിണ്ട മുടി) is a mountain in theNilgiri Hills of theWestern Ghats on the border of theNilgiris District ofTamil Nadu andPalakkad district ofKerala, India. It has an elevation of 2,383 metres (7,818 ft) and is the highest peak inSilent Valley National Park.[1] It is just south ofSispara pass, and forms the southernmost boundary ofMukurthi National Park in Tamil Nadu. There is an unobstructed view of Anginda from the 30 m observation tower atSairandhri Visitors Center. TheKunthipuzha River, which is a tributary ofBharathappuzha originates from the Anginda peak.
There is a population of the endemic and endangeredNilgiri laughing-thrush at the Anginda-Sispara belt inside the Silent Valley National Park. Serious trekkers can take a 4-day trek route, starting from Mukkali throughSairandhri, Poochipara, Walakkad andSispara to Anginda.
