Ponmudi hill station

Ponmudi is a breathtaking hill station situated at the southern stretch of Western Ghats. Located within a short driving distance from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, Ponmudi literally means The Golden Peak.It is the nearest hill station to Trivandrum, at a distance of 61 kilometers. Ponmudi is a part of the Western Ghats and lies parallel to the Arabian Sea. At the foot of the mountains, thick tropical forests of Ponmudi cover the area. Hiking and trekking are practiced by the tourists in the region, the base camp being Trivandrum. The climate of Ponmudi is pleasant throughout the year; therefore, one can plan a trip at any time of the year. The tea and spice plantations grace the hill station with their green environs.Ponmudi in Malayalam means the Golden Peak.