Ponmudi

Ponmudi, the ‘golden peak’, is 56 km from Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala. Perched at 1066 meter, this little known hill station of South India is a far cry from the noisy humdrum of everyday life. Towering peaks crowd the skyline, their green covered slopes dovetailing into each other.
Since accommodation is limited, one can even opt for a day’s visit to Ponmudi. The place is divided into Upper and Lower Ponmudi, with basic tourist facilities available in the tourist zone in Lower Ponmudi. Part of the Cardamom hill range, the place is dotted with tea estates, and rubber and eucalyptus plantations.
Major Attractions in Ponmudi
Deer Park : About 3 km away from Ponmudi is a small deer park.
Peppara Wildlife Sacntuary : A bifurcation on the Ponmudi-Thiruvananthpuram Road goes to the wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Open round the year, the best time to visit is in winter. Permission to visit the sanctuary has to be obtained from the state forest department in Thiruvananthapuram.
Must Do Things in Ponmudi
Treks : Do not miss a chance to trek into the green countryside, with the help of a local guide.
Picnics : Families with children can take a day off to picnic among the trees and birds. But do remember not to litter the place with garbage.
Access : Thiruvananthapuram, the nearest gateway city and the state’s capital, makes Ponmudi highly accessible from anywhere.

Member Of :

GeTs Holidays Global Sites