Ponmudi

Ponmudi (Malayalam: പൊന്മുടി) (The Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Southern Travancore region of Kerala, 62 km north-east of Trivandrum City.

Understand

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The hill station is an important point of contact with the river Kallar, known for its crystal clear water, fishes and lush trees surrounding it; it's also an extension of the Western Ghats and runs parallel to Arabian Sea. The nearby tea gardens are a soothing experience.

Get in

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By plane

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The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, at a distance of more than 62 km.

By bus

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Govt. Buses (KSRTC) ply from the main bus stand in Trivandrum at periodic intervals.

By taxi

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Taxis are available at Trivandrum Central Station and Airport.

Get around

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Ponmudi Hills

Ponmudi is ideal for a trekking holiday. The hills are undulating and very green. The place is not crowded except on Sundays.

See

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  • Freshwater Springs of the river Kallar.
  • A deer park is there at the mountain top.
  • Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lion Safari & Deer Park
  • Golden Valley
  • Agasthiya Biological Park
  • Ponmudi Crest
  • Meenmutti falls lies close to the place.

Do

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Trekking and hiking in the lush mountains. Agasthyar Hills is close to it and passes are available in the month of January and February.

Eat

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Dry fish is popular in Ponmudi
  • KTDC Restaurant. Breakfast: ₹250, Lunch: ₹450 (updated Jun 2015)
  • There is another restaurant present at the top of the hill will average prices.

Sleep

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