Ponmudi Hills Eco Tourism | Kerala Tourism | Kerala's Dream Destinations | EP 10

Watch previous Dream Destinations videos -    • Kerala's Dream Destinations   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 1,100 m (3,600 ft). 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 18 and 25 °C (64 and 77 °F). 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.[tone] Ponmudi is also a popular spot for backpacking and trekking.[citation needed] The climate is pleasant year-round. Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. The lush forest area has tropical vegetation.[4] A variety of wildlife inhabit the hills. The Golden Valley offers vistas of the hills and access to the Kallar River. Flowing through a wilderness area, it has rounded pebbles, cool water, fish, and lush green trees. For advertising enquiries Contact : 0471-7117000 Subscribe for More videos : https://goo.gl/TJ4nCn Find us on :- YouTube : https://goo.gl/7Piw2y Facebook : http://goo.gl/5drgCV Website : http://kaumudy.com Instagram :   / kaumudytv     / keralakaumudi     / kaumudymovies   Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaff... #ponmudihillstation #mohammedriyas #keralatourism