Most of the hill range falls in the Meppadi Forest Range of South Wayanad Division, with some parts falling in the Thamarassery Range of Kozhikode Division. They are semi-contiguous with Nilgiris or Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, separated by the Chaliyar Valley. The plateau of Wayanad lies on the eastern slopes of these hills and merges gradually with the Mysore plateau.
The majority of the hill range falls within the Meppadi Forest Range of South Wayanad Division, while some parts overlap with the Thamarassery Range in Kozhikode Division. These hills are partially connected to the Nilgiris or Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, but are separated by the Chaliyar Valley. The plateau of Wayanad is situated on the eastern slopes of these hills and merges gradually with the Mysore highlands.