Located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in Southern India is the small hill station of Ponmudi. It is located 61 km north-east of Thiruvananthapuram at an altitude of 610 m. Ponmudi is part of  Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea.

Ponmudi is connected to Trivandrum by a narrow winding road which offers a scenic view on the way to Ponmudi. Ponmudi is famous for its tea-gardens. With a year round pleasant climate Ponmudi serves as a base for trekking and hiking. Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. Located in a rich forest area, this whole place is of interest to those who are interested in tropical vegetation. There is also a rich wildlife around these hills. Golden Valley is a sneak-peak offered to the beauty of the hills. It is an access-point to the river Kallar. Well-rounded pebbles, lush green trees, the cool water, fishes and the sheer wilderness of the park enthralls the visitor

Another attraction in the region is Agasthyarkoodam, one of the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the highest peak (1868 m) in the district. This peak is famous for its wilderness, and can be accessed only with permission from the Forest Department. Meenmutty Falls is also a famous attraction in the range.