Situated at an altitude of 1000 meters above the sea level at a distance of 58 km from the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram; Ponmudi is one of the most tranquil hill stations of Kerala. If you are in quest of a place bereft of all the cacophony and the monotonous din of city life then Ponmudi Hill Station is the destination for you.

Ponmudi literally means "golden crown". The golden sunrays encompass the entire hill area to form a 'golden crown' giving you the most scintillating experience of your life. Ponmudi hill station is replete with greenery- tea bushes, water ponds covered with water plants look like a velvety green blanket sprawling all over the place amidst the serene beauty of nature. The misty mornings of Ponmudi are cool and revitalizing.

Ponmudi Hill Station lies in proximity to the venue of the Aaranamula Boat Race, an essential part of the annual Aaranamula Temple Festival. The popularly visited Janardana swamy temple on the Varakala beach is renowned for its high cliffs, which will make your tour a cherished one.