Ponmudi
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Ponmudi (Malayalam: പൊന്മുടി) (The Golden Peak) is a hill station located in the Trivandrum district of Kerala. The hill station is located 62 km north-east of Trivandrum City. The hill station is located at an altitude of 1100m. The hill station is an extension of the Western Ghats and runs parallel to Arabian Sea. The place offers so amazing experience in the form of trekking and hiking. The nearby teagardens are a soothing experience. The hill station is an important point of contact with the river Kallar. The river is known for its crystal clear water, fishes and lush trees surrounding it.
[edit] Get in
The nearest airport is Trivandrum international airport at a distance of 62 km. Buses ply from the main bus stand in Trivandrum at periodic intervals. Taxis are available from the Central Station at Trivandrum and Airport.
[edit] Get around
[edit][add listing] See
- Freshwater Springs of the river Kallar.
- A deerpark is there at the mountain top.
- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lion Safari & Deer Park
- Aranmula water carnival
- Golden Valley
- Agasthiya Biological Park
- Ponmudi Crest
- Meenmutti falls lies close to the place.
[edit][add listing] Do
Trekking and Hiking in he lush mountains. Agasthyar Hills is close to it and passes are available in the month of January and February.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
The government guest house in Ponmudi offers decent lodging.
[edit] Contact
Kerala Tourism
[edit] Get out
Buses ply from Ponmudi to Trivandrum City at regular intervals.
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