Ponmudi Hill Station

The Ponmudi hill station is located in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, and is located around 55 kilometers away from Trivandrum city.  Ponmudi hills are a part of the western Ghats and is also known as Golden Peak. The Ponmudi hill station is one of the most popular holiday destination in Thiruvananthapuram, and is visited by tourists from different places.

Ponmudi is well known for its cool weather, scenic beauties and sprawling tea gardens. There are various attractions and sights to view in Ponmudi and these things add more tourism value to this beautiful hill station in south Kerala. The lush green forest and the presence of a variety of wild animals makes this place more interesting.

The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Ponmudi hills and here you can visit some of the most amazing wildlife species. Some of the major wildlife species that can be seen at the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary includes sambar, Asian elephants, leopards, Malabar grey hornbills, lion-tailed macaques, etc.

Various trekking spots and the echo point attracts a lot adventure travellers during the prime season. For all its scenic beauty and attractions, Ponmudi is considered to be one of the best vacation spots for anyone to enjoy with their friends or family.

If you are an avid nature lover, then you may visit Agasthyarkoodam, which is one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats. The valleys and hills of Ponmudi are blessed with a unique biodiversity and hosts different birds, animals, plants and trees.

The slopes of the Ponmudi hills in Thiruvananthapuram are always filled with mist that brings more beauty to this place. Local people considers Ponmudi hills as one of the perfect weekend holiday destinations, whereas travellers from different places also visit this place to enjoy the mesmerising beauty of this hill station.

Things to Do in Ponmudi Hills

Ponmudi Hill station in Thiruvananthapuram is blessed with a great geographical features, which makes this hill station a perfect place to spend your vacation. There are a lot of activities that you can indulge in while on your trip to Ponmudi hills and these activities depends upon your interest and personal tastes.

If you are interested in wildlife viewing, then the Peppara Wildlife sanctuary in Ponmudi is one of the best place for the same. The Sanctuary is home to 43different species of mammals, 46 species of reptiles, 233 unique species of birds, 13 species of amphibians and 27 different species of fishes.

For those who have a inclination towards sight seeing and exploring the beauty of the nature, then the Golden Valley in Ponmudi is something worth exploring. This lush green valley is known for its golden colored sands and crystal clear water.

You will also be able to watch other wild animals at the Mini Zoo in Ponmudi, which is home to several different species of wild animals.

Adventure lovers will also consider Ponmudi as a perfect place, as the hills are very much suited for trekking. People are seen in taking adventure trekking activities along the hills and slopes of Ponmudi to make their trip memorable.

Best Time to Visit Ponmudi Hills in Trivandrum

Ponmudi hills has a pleasant an cool climatic atmosphere throughout the year and hence there is no issues for the travellers to stay over there. But the major risk comes during the monsoon season, when it rains heavily. During the monsoon, the heavy rain and mist can block your vision while driving up the hill, and there are also chances of landslides. So it is better to visit this place when the heavy rain recedes and the months between September to May will be the best time, if you are serious about exploring the beauty and geographical features of Ponmudi.

Places to Stay in Ponmudi Hills

There are several resorts, lodges and hotels that are situated in and around Ponmudi hills to make your trip more cozy. These resorts and hotels provides the modern accommodation facilities and amenities to its guests. The resorts such as Hill View Stay Inn and Darpana Homestay in Munnar are some of them to take note of.

How to Reach Ponmudi

Trivandrum airport is the nearest airport to Ponmudi and is connected well to the other major Indian cities and is just around 58 kilometers away from Ponmudi. There are also regular public transportation system from Thiruvananthapuram to Ponmudi and travelers can make use of it to reach Ponmudi from Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest railway station is also at Thiruvananthapuram and is 55 kilometers away.