Ponmudi

Ponmudi (the Golden Peak) is a hill station in the Peringamala gramapanchayath of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in India. It is located 22km west of Vithura town, 53 km north-east of Thiruvananthapuram City, 78 km south-east of Varkala town and 69 km north-east of Kovalam Beach at an altitude of . Ponmudi (Varayadumotta) peak is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. Ponmudi is a popular honeymoon destination in South India. The normal temperature of Ponmudi is between . During the winter season, the temperature drops between es

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Mountain.name: Ponmudi
Mountain.photo: Morning at Ponmudi.jpg
Mountain.photo_caption: Morning view from Ponmudi
Mountain.elevation_m: 1100
Mountain.language: Malayalam
Mountain.location: Peringamala, Vithura Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India
Mountain.range: Western Ghats
Mountain.map: Kerala#India
Mountain.easiest_route: Hike

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Elevation: 910
Image: Ponmudi.jpg

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Attractions
Ecology
Kallar and Menmutty Falls
Gallery
Transport
Road transport
Rail
Air
Trivandrum Ponmudi Rope way
Incidents
See also
References
External links

==Attractions== Ponmudi is connected to Thiruvananthapuram by a two-lane highway (SH2 & SH 45). The last 18 km starting from Anapara has scenic views, as it winds through the mountains and tea gardens. The travel along this stretch provides a thrilling experience as drivers and riders have to navigate 22 Hairpin turns. Ponmudi is also a popular spot for backpacking and trekking. The climate is pleasant year-round.