Ponmudi
(the Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Peringamala Panchayat of Trivandrum
District of Kerala in India. It is located 53 km north-east of Trivandrum
City ,78km south-east of Varkala Beach and 69km north-east of Kovalam Beach at
an altitude of 1100 m. Ponmudi (Varayadumotta) peak is a part of the Western
Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. Ponmudi is also
called Kashmir of Kerala and is a popular honeymoon destination in South India.
The normal temperature of Ponmudi is between 18°C to 25°C
Ponmudi which is
located at a distance of approximately 60 km from Trivandrum is one of
the main tourist spots in the district. This hill station is many times
referred as local Ooty of Trivandrum and is at a height of nearly 3000
feet from the sea level. This contributes to
the cool climate here.
- By Train. The nearest railway station to Ponmudi is the Trivandrum Railway Station, one of the most important railway stations in Kerala. ...
- By Air. Trivandrum international airport is the nearest airport, which is located at a distance of 65 km from Ponmudi. ...
- By Road.
There were about 35 people from almost all the age groups, which is a good sign! Ponmudi is situated at a height of about 3000 ft and the road from Kallar to Ponmudi comprises of 22 hairpin bends, perhaps one of the highest numbers when compared with the rest of the hill stations of Kerala.
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