Ponmudi is nestled at an altitude of 1000 m above the sea level and at a distance of 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It is fast growing as a popular tourist destination among tourists. Travel to Ponmudi and appreciate the natural endowments, picturesque sceneries, pleasant climate and various tourist places. This hill station is different from other popular hill resort because it is a small town with little crowd and modern constructions.

The climate at Ponmudi is pleasant all through the year. The Deer Park, which is just 3 kms from the resort is yet another place that is frequented by tourists.

Sightseeing in Ponmudi :

Travel to Ponmudi for trekking and leisurely long walks across the town. Watch, behold and cherish it for the entire lifetime the hills, valleys, vegetation, tea-estates, spice plantations and cottages. Travel to Ponmudi for picnic lunches, getaway from the harsh summers and pollution of the cities around the natural water springs, valleys and streams. Ponmudi is located at a convenient distance from Thiruvananthapuram and well endowed with natural springs.

The Golden Valley is a small yet popular scenic viewpoint of Ponmudi. Enjoy the Aaranmula Boat Race while on vacation in Ponmudi. The boat race is held every year in the village of Aaranmula in the month of August and September. It is organized as a part of the Aaranmula Temple Festival.

Do not miss the Varkala while in Ponmudi. Besides being an important Hindu center of pilgrimage it is a famous and a beautiful beach. The beach is adorned with high cliffs and mineral-water springs all around the coastline. The major attractions of the Varkala are the 2,000-year-old Janardanaswamy Temple and the Nature Center.