Trip To Ponmudi

Ponmudi Hill Station
                         Ponmudi Hill Station Located within a short driving distance of Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi is an enchanting hill resort with narrow winding pathways and cool, green environs. Along with a beautiful array of mountain flowers, exotic butterflies and small rivulets, Ponmudi offers excellent opportunities for trekking. With its tea estates and mist covered valleys Ponmudi is a fast developing hill resort with cottages and dormitory accommodation facilities.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram, about 61 km away 
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 67 km away
Location

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