Ponmudi

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Western Ghats Autumn

Safety & current conditions in Ponmudi

Generally safe to travel

Advisory

No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.

Live weather

20°C Overcast
  • Feels 22°C
  • 12 km/h wind
  • 100% humidity

Weather, crowds and local conditions can change - always verify timings, closures and transport locally before you go.

Emergency & official

112 National emergency 1363 Tourist helpline

Overview

The "golden peak" - a misty hill station of hairpin bends and tea slopes above Thiruvananthapuram, gateway to the Agasthyamala biosphere.

DIY Snapshot

DIY difficulty Easy
Best for Nature, Slow travel
Ideal days 2 days
Best season Aug to Mar
Budget ₹4,000-₹8,000
Local transport Moderate
Internet Patchy
Safety comfort High
Languages Malayalam, Tamil, English

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How to reach

  • Nearest airport Trivandrum (TRV) ~55 km.
  • Nearest railway station Thiruvananthapuram Central ~60 km.
  • Bus & road hub KSRTC buses from Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Taxis & local transport Taxis from Trivandrum; the last climb is 22 hairpins.
  • Road access & best route Via Vithura and Kallar; a misty 22-hairpin road.

Things to do & travel tips

  • An easy hill day from Trivandrum - mist, tea slopes and the Golden Valley river.
  • The hairpin road can close in heavy rain - check before heading up.
  • Stays are limited (KTDC + a few) - book ahead.
  • Carry cash; patchy network up top.

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Thennoor

7.8 km from Ponmudi centre

Thennoor is a small village in Thiruvananthapuram district of Peringammala panjayath in Kerala, India. Thennoor is a prime tourist spot. Local tourist spots include Ponmudi and Mankayam eco tourism.

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Bonacaud

8.1 km from Ponmudi centre

Bonacaud is the base station of the famous peak, Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills. The Agasthya hill range is famous for its abundance of rare herbs and medicinal plants.

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Vithura

8.8 km from Ponmudi centre

Vithura, also known as the Hill City Of Thiruvananthapuram, is located 36 km from Thiruvananthapuram capital of the Kerala state in India. Vithura is the culmination of the crossroads to many tourist, cultural, and re…

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Hotels & food in Ponmudi

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Ponmudi Guest House

Ponmudi Guest House, Thiruvananthapuram - Ponmudi Road, Ponmudi -, Kerala, India

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Ponmudi PWD Guest House

Ponmudi PWD Guest House, Thiruvananthapuram - Ponmudi Road, Ponmudi -, Kerala, India

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Rainbow Resort

Rainbow Resort, Palode - Braemore Road, Idinjar - 695563, Kerala, India

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Ponmudi Dale Homestay

Ponmudi Dale Homestay, Thiruvananthapuram - Ponmudi Road, Anappara - 695551, Kerala, India

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FathimaHotel

FathimaHotel, Palode - Braemore Road, Peringamala - 695563, Kerala, India

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Pournami hotel

Pournami hotel, Palode - Braemore Road, Peringamala - 695563, Kerala, India

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Vistors Forest Retreat

Vistors Forest Retreat, Road to Medical Centre, - 695551, Kerala, India

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Iiser Canteen

Iiser Canteen, Road to Medical Centre, - 695551, Kerala, India

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