\tWestern GhatsEastern Ghats1.The western ghats are continuous chains of mountains and can be crossed through passes only.1. The Eastern ghats are not continuous and are cut by rivers falling into the Bay of Bengal.2.The height ranges from 900-1600 meters.2.Their height is lower than the western ghats, height ranges from 600 to 900 meter3.Most of the Peninsular rivers originate from western ghats.3. No major river originates from Eastern ghats.4. The soil is highly fertile.4. The soil is not so fertile here.5. The onset of monsoon is felt by the western ghats.5. The retreating of the monsoon is felt here in October and November.\t