Ponmudi Hill Station, Kerala
Located at the southern stretch of the Western Ghats and more than 1,000 meters above sea level, this breathtaking place is just a short driving distance from the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India and a must visit place during your Kerala Holiday.
The Ponmudi Hill Stations are blessed with natural beauty and scenic splendor, which is exhibited by thick tropical forests rolling down to the foot of the hill range.
This place is definitely a haven for those who love trekking and camping, given its vast tea plantations, gurgling brooks, rich wildlife and of course the serene weather. By trekking through this hill station’s forests, you will get to see a diverse range of mountain flowers, small rivulets and unusual butterflies. The place is home to more than 200 species of birds, including those who are on the endangered list. Some of the species of fauna that you can spot here include the broad-tailed grass bird, the Malabar grey hornbill, the Nilgiri pipit, the Malabar tree toad and the Malabar flying frog.
Since these hill stations usually experience tropical weather and mild temperatures throughout the year, they are flocked by tourists on their Vacation to Kerala especially during summer.
It is also great to visit the place during winter, which can last from November to February.