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Ponmudi Hill Station

Ponmudi or the Golden Peak is an idyllic hill resort situated close to the sea and one of the most frequented tourist places in Kerala. The enchantingly beautiful hill station is about 65 km from the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram and is famous for its picturesque view and enchanting climate.

Situated 91.5 meters above sea level, Ponmudi is a rage among tourists looking for fun and adventure. The hill resort offers wonderful trekking opportunities and is surrounded by scenic tea estates and hazy valleys. The road from Thiruvananthapuram to Ponmudi is narrow and winding and offers stunningly beautiful views of nature. Negotiating the 22 hairpin bends may be tiring but the waterfalls, the viewpoints, and the rainforests makes one’s stress and tiredness dissipate as the freshness of nature infused liberal doses of energy into every visitor.

What to See at Ponmudi

Ponmudi is famous for its numerous mountains, rare butterflies that hop on to exotic; colorful bunches of flowers and the riveting rivulets and streams. The dense morning fog limits visibility to just a few feet while the heavy winds make it a struggle to walk with a high head. The Golden Valley and Echo Point are some of the key attractions of this amazing place. Apart from the various rivulets, there are many types of topical vegetation in the lush forests of the region. There are a number of wild animals too inhabiting the hills.

Another key tourist spot is the Agasthyaarkoodam, the highest peak in this district also one of the largest in the Western Ghats. The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, the Deer Park, the blooming orchids’ estate and the plantation estates are enchanting places, the visuals of which will remain with you for a lifetime.

Ponmudi offers unlimited opportunities for those looking for an adventure vacation. You can indulge in activities like mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing, long walks along the winding roads, and lots more.

Attractions near Ponmudi

River Kallar

River Kallar is famous for the Meenmutti waterfall which attracts thousands of tourists every month; especially during the monsoon and the months leading to winter.

Koyikkal Palace

Situated in Nedumangad, this historical palace is from the the 15th century and is known for its numismatics value. There are hundreds of traditional items of ancient times on display here. The layout and the brilliant architecture of the place also is a major eye-catcher.

Hotels and Lodges

There are many hotels, cottages and inns available for a comfortable stay. The Government-managed Kerala Tourism Development Corporation offers well-maintained and spacious rooms at affordable rates with multi-cuisine restaurants to satiate your palate.

How to Reach

By Road

Ponmudi hill station is well connected by road to the capital city of the state, Thiruvananthapuram. A well-developed network of roads connects this hill station to other main cities of the state as well.