Ponmudi
is
one
such
hill
station
in
Kerala,
that
is
frequented
by
tourists
from
different
parts
of
India.
The
peak
is
situated
at
an
altitude
of
1100
meters
above
sea
level,
Ponmudi
means
golden
peak.
True
to
its
name,
this
hill
station
is
a
natural
beauty
where
misty
slopes
and
dewy
greenery
can
refresh
your
day.
Travelers
believe
that
Ponmudi
is
one
of
the
few
hidden
beautiful
destinations
in
Kerala,
visiting
which
will
not
disappoint
you
at
all.
Let
us
know
what
is
so
special
about
Ponmudi.
The
drive
from
Thiruvananthapuram
to
Ponmudi
takes
around
60
km
and
is
one
of
the
best
weekend
trips
from
the
capital
city
of
Kerala,
offering
stunning
views
of
nature
on
either
side
of
the
winding
roads.
The
pleasant
weather
and
natural
surroundings
mesmerize
the
visitors
who
come
here.
Ponmudi
offers
a
wide
range
of
activities
for
tourists
which
include
trekking,
bird
watching,
wildlife
tour,
and
visiting
the
many
nearby
tourist
places.
Mainmutty
Falls,
Agasthyarkudam
Peak,
Peppara
Wildlife
Sanctuary,
Napier
Museum,
Kanakakkunnu
Palace,
etc.
are
some
of
the
major
tourist
attractions
here
where
travelers
can
also
spot
rare
flora
and
fauna
including
mountain
flowers,
wild
orchids,
and
exotic
butterflies.
Tree
House
View
Tower
is
another
great
place
to
visit.
The
three-hour
drive
from
the
city
to
the
valley
takes
you
through
the
magnificent
Kallar
River
where
you
can
stop
and
listen
to
the
sound
of
the
river
that
runs
parallel
to
the
road.
The
picturesque
Meenmutty
Falls
is
not
far
from
here,
so
people
passing
by
the
river
never
miss
enjoying
the
beauty
of
this
waterfall.
Ponmudi
offers
its
visitors
the
best
opportunity
to
experience
the
beauty
of
nature
as
well
as
experience
it
up
close.
If
you
are
a
nature
lover
as
well
as
an
adventure
enthusiast,
then
Ponmudi
trekking
trails
will
not
disappoint
you
at
all.
The
promising
trails
here
call
you
with
more
enthusiasm
and
remain
your
companions
till
you
complete
the
journey.
Note–
Here
you
are
also
provided
with
Ponmudi’s
Ecotourism
packages
to
enjoy
trekking,
for
which
prior
booking
is
required.
The
eco-tourism
packages
available
here
are
subject
to
change
depending
on
the
climate
and
other
conditions,
so
visitors
are
advised
to
check
the
packages
available.
Get
the
information
in
advance.
Trekking
Trails
of
Varayadumotta:
The
most
popular
trekking
trail
in
Ponmudi
is
located
at
Varayadumotta.
1100
m
high
mountain
ridge
about
40
km
from
Varayadumotta
town,
it
is
18
kilometers
long.
During
this
journey,
trekkers
can
enjoy
the
mesmerizing
panoramic
view
of
the
hills
along
with
the
Nilgiri
Tahr.
The
trekking
trails
of
Varayadumotta
are
considered
to
be
among
the
toughest
in
Trivandrum.
Here
the
favorite
trek
of
trekkers
passes
through
the
evergreen
shola
forests
which
fills
the
visitors
with
a
sense
of
peace.
Hence
it
is
also
known
as
Varayudu.
There
are
two
package
routes
available
for
this
–
one
via
Golden
Valley
and
the
other
via
Ponmudi.
The
best
season
to
visit
is
between
November
to
May.
Trek
to
Seethatheertham:
This
4
km
trek
from
Ponmudi
to
the
streams
of
Sitatheertham
gives
travelers
a
great
opportunity
to
explore
the
ruins
of
the
temples.
According
to
the
belief
of
the
local
people,
the
footprints
of
Goddess
Sita
also
come
on
the
way
which
you
can
see.
For
those
interested
in
history
and
mythology,
as
well
as
for
nature
lovers,
there
are
beautiful
views
on
these
roads,
which
include
herds
of
elephants
and
gaurs
and
birds.
Wildlife
photographers
often
come
here.
Over
the
years
Ponmudi
has
become
an
emerging
center
of
tourist
activity.
A
hill
so
close
to
the
city,
and
the
protective
arms
of
the
sea
attract
a
large
number
of
people
to
stay
in.
The
city
has
a
large
number
of
cottages
and
resorts
to
stay
in.
Manachala
Trekking
Organized
by
Ponmudi
Ecotourism,
it
is
a
6
km
trek
that
leads
to
the
base
camp
of
Rayudumota
Peak.
A
guide
also
guides
you
in
this
short
journey.
Trek
to
Maruthwamala:
This
is
one
of
the
most
thrilling
treks
of
Ponmudi
in
which
an
off-season
trekking
program
is
organized
giving
trekkers
a
chance
to
go
deep
into
the
forests
of
the
Western
Ghats
region
of
Ponmudi
Apart
from
these,
there
are
many
things
to
do
in
Pomundi
which
include
visiting
the
famous
attractions,
Mankkayam
Falls,
Koikkal
Palace,
Golden
Valley,
Agasthyamalai
Biosphere
Reserve,
and
Sri
Krishna
Swamy
Temple.
Talking
about
the
climate
of
Ponmudi,
the
temperature
here
remains
the
same
throughout
the
year
How
to
reach:
If
you
want
to
go
to
Ponmudi
by
road
then
Buses
are
easily
available
from
Thampanoor
Central
Bus
Terminal.
The
distance
of
Ponmudi
is
61
km
from
Thiruvananthapuram
Central
Railway
Station
and
The
distance
is
67
Km
from
Trivandrum
International
Airport.
