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Ponmudi Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Ponmudi

  • 01Golden Valley

    Golden Valley

    Golden Valley is an ideal location for those who prefer casual strolls and leisure-filled picnics. With rivulets, streams, ice cool water and green trees this valley offers the visitor a tranquil holiday. Golden Valley is one of the attractions a traveller should not miss while visiting Ponmudi.

    The wild beauty of nature and long stretches of greenery spellbind the beholders. There is a river flowing through this valley which invites visitors. It is safe to play in the river and children would take an instant liking for this place. For family tours and honeymoons, Golden Valley is the best bet.

    Both trekking freaks and strollers will find this place a real paradise. Since there are no shops nearby, it is highly recommended that travellers carry food and water with them. Families and couples will enjoy this spot as it offers calm ambience, meadows for children to play and rejuvenating air.

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  • 02Mini Zoo

    Mini Zoo is yet another add-on destination for travellers who visit the hilly terrain of Ponmudi. The zoo is located in close proximity to Ponmudi and one can reach the zoo by trekking to the north of the Ponmudi crest. The Barasingha or Swamp Deer is the major attraction of this Mini Zoo.

    The zoo is abundant in exotic fauna and marvels the visitor with its scenic beauty as it remains close to the forest. This is a perfect destination where you can take your children to for they will find this place exciting. Travellers can indulge in trekking and the zoo is open around the year.

    Photography, strolling and hiking are the other activities visitors can engage in. One can add knowledge to leisure by visiting this Mini Zoo. With many wildlife wonders folded within, this zoo serves as an ideal location for families, children, couples, youngsters and wildlife enthusiasts.  

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  • 03Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Thiruvananthapuram-Ponmudi Road, is another must-see attraction in Ponmudi. It is situated 50 km northeast of Thiruvananthapuram and is easily accessible from the city. The area is hilly and is constitutive of several peaks.

    Though initially started off as the Peppara Dam to facilitate drinking water supply, this place was declared a sanctuary in 1983. The Sanctuary is inhabited by a wide variety of animals including Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephant, Deer, Bonnet Macaque, Nilgiri Langur and Nilgiri Tahr.

    Spread over an area of 53 sq km, this place attracts wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists. The dam in Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is quite a fascinating spot. Kerala Tourism Development Corporation together with State Forest Department and Kerala Water Authority has beautified the dam recently. Travelers can avail entertainment and leisure facilities to ensure that they get their best time while they are here.

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  • 04Trekking

    Trekking

    Trekking in the Ponmudi hill terrains provides travellers with an opportunity to go adventurous. Exploring the mysteries of nature through trekking can be a pleasurable experience. The pleasant and stimulating climate enables trekking throughout the year; monsoon season is not advisable though.

    Ponmudi Vana Samrakshana Samithi provides trekking guides to those who want to explore the place on feet. A must-visit place for trekkers is Agasthyarkoodam, that is rated as one of the tallest peaks in the Western Ghats as well as in the district.

    Known for its wilderness, Agasthyarkoodam offers an ideal spot for trekking and hiking. Travellers can access this location only with prior permission from the Forest Department. Ponmudi offers a wide scope of activities to an ardent adventure seeker. It is advisable that trekkers fill their backpacks with ample food and other necessary belongings as shops will be impossible to spot along the trekking trails.

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