Ponmudi- A Wonderful Hill station of Kerala

Ponmudi is also called the Golden peak and is a part of western ghats. It is a  small hill station, only   3  hours drive and is a perfect choice. It is situated at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the drive to the hilly retreat is the most scenic.  Natives in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram will always say that weekend drive to Ponmudi is the best way to spend time. Families and Friends groups are known to go on a long drive through the winding road and through the thriving hills and sweepings valleys of the Western Ghats, leading up to Ponmudi from Trivandrum. This is a perfect place for kerala group tour packages because of the awesome trekking trails.
Most Flora and   Fauna can be seen here including mountain flowers, wild orchids, and exotic butterflies. The climate of the place is very pleasant and most part of the year this place is covered with thick mist. A large number of cottages and resorts have come up in the area, tourists can enjoy all essence of nature and its beauty while staying. The treehouse view tower is another great place to visit here in Ponmudi.

A special attraction of the Ponmudi is a meenmuty-Kallar waterfall, One can always stopover at the breath-taking Kallar river on the way. This River flows parallel to the road in the opposite direction, and Meenmutty Waterfalls only a little distance ahead. A good part of this space is covered with dense forests and can be reached only after covering these forests. And the wildflowers growing on the banks of brooks just adds to the overall beauty. The waterfall cascade down and a series of boulders to form a large pool. Then cold water flowing through rocks is a beautiful sight. Kallar is also a popular and favorite destination for bird watchers

Golden Valley doesn’t involve any trek to reach the place. The highlight here is the gushing water of Kallar River, which is perfect for a dip. Also, the place is strewn with golden-hued stones and pebbles which can be the reason behind the name of this place.
Wildlife enthusiasts rejoice because Ponmudi is home to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, rich in flora, fauna. The terrain of this sanctuary is hilly, with the beautiful Karamana river meandering through it. The most commonly spotted animals here are the elephant, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, Nilgiri langur, and macaques.

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If you drive around Ponmudi, a stop at Bonacaud is highly recommended. Covering 2,500 acres, it has forests, waterfalls, streams and tea plantations. It also serves as a base for the popular trek to Agasthyakoodam Peak – the second highest peak in Kerala. Situated at an altitude of 6,128 feet, the trek to Agasthyakoodam is done over two days. However, permits are to be obtained from the forest office at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. A dip in the cool yet pure water that flows through this area is truly worth the effort. One could also avail of the facilities provided by the District Tourism Promotion Council at Kallar, including restrooms, the dining hall, and bathrooms.