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The salubrious hill station of Ponmudi is at a distance of 61 km from
Thiruvananthapuram. The enchanting bounty of nature can be witnessed here in the
quiet surroundings. Perched at an altitude of over 100 m above sea level on the
Western Ghats, the shimmering green waters of the winding streams and verdant
woods of Ponmudi do not spare anybody. Trekking is a passion with the visitors
to Ponmudi, lying within easy driving distance from Thiruvananthapuram.
One will find oneself compulsively pausing every now and then to drink in deep
the spectacular sweep of the hill ranges, tea-estates and the mist-covered
valleys, peppered with little toy-like stone cottages painted a pretty violet,
pink, or white with pointed and peaked roofs.
Around Ponmudi :
Orchids: The beautiful flowers, the orchids thrive in wild profusion.
Deer Park: A charming Deer Park is only 3 kms away from the resort.
Golden Valley: It is a Pretty picnic spot, endowed with natural springs, a
little further down the hill. Golden Valley is a little, scenic viewpoint.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary: It is a very famous wildlife sanctuary, where
elephants, sambhar and leopards live in large numbers.
Kovalam: Finding a beach resort and a hill resort served up close
together for the holiday-maker is a rarity. Kovalam is a famous beach, 16 km
south of Thiruvananthapuram.
It is most popular in southern India. The main part of Kovalam consists of
two palm-fringed coves, separated from the beaches on either side by rocky
headlands
Getting there :
It takes 2 hours by road, driving 65 kms northeast from Thiruvananthapuram,
to get to Ponmudi. Bus services are frequent.
General Information :
Altitude: 1066 m Above Sea Level
Languagaes: Malayalam, Hindi and English.
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