Ponmudi is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea. Ponmudi is a beautiful and calm hill destination and it is surrounded by fresh and green environs making it an ideal holiday getaway. You are bound to get allured by its lush flora and fresh atmosphere. This hill station is at a driving distance from the capital of Kerala and the journey is filled with thick tropical forests and steep climb and mist covered hill ranges. Of the 332 species of butterflies in the Western Ghats, 195 are found here. Of the 37 butterfly species endemic to the Ghats, 24 are found at Ponmudi. Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids,you can visit the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Dam, and Mini Zoo. Ponmudi also serves as trekker’s paradise and you can venture through the many trails at Varayattumotta, Chinnappulle, Braemoor, Bonafalls, Vazahuvanthole waterfalls and Kalarkad waterfalls.The months between November to May is a great time to spend in this hill station.
