At the Golden Peak hill resort, visitors would find a harmonious blend of the wooden and granite cottages with the surrounding mountain environment, highly inspiring for long stays and also for exploring the hills of Ponmudi. While one can take in the beauty of the mist-laden hills by remaining in the cottage itself, the many moods of the hills and the variety of flora and fauna can be enjoyed through pleasant walks in and around the property.

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Ponmudi - the neighbourhood hill resort

A hill resort close to the sea, Ponmudi is idyllic with narrow, winding pathways and cool, green, wooded environs. Located at about 915 ft above the sea level, Ponmudi is home to many beautiful mountain flowers, exotic butterflies, springs and rivulets. The region is also occupied by spice and tea plantations and is dotted with waterfalls and view points. This hill destination is ideal for long walks and treks.

Facilities

Multi-cuisine restaurant
Conference rooms
Open-air gathering with panoramic views

Rooms

Conference options

Tariff (in Rupees)

From 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024

*GST Extra

Breakfast: 200 plus GST ; LUNCH/DINNER:400 plus GST

Check out time: 12noon / Check in time: 2 PM

On weekends (Fridays, Saturdays & all public holidays), the tariff will be higher by 20% on CP in the double occupancy.

Holidays : Day prior to the commencement of calender holiday/s until a day prior to the cessation of the holiday/s.

Customers are requested to check the current tariff before making reservation

Cancellation Policy

• 1^st June to 30^th September: 90 % of the advance can be refunded, if the cancellation is 3 days prior to the date of arrival.
• 1^st October to 31^st May ( Except 23^rd December to 10^th January ):90 % of the advance can be refunded, if the cancellation is 7 days prior to date of arrival.
• 23^rd Dec to 10^th January: 90 % of the advance can be refunded, if the cancellation is 14 days prior to date of arrival.

* Customers are requested to check the current tariff before making reservation

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Activities in and around the property

a. Trekking in the forest
b. Morning and evening walks
c. Cliff watching
d. Campfire gatherings
e. Children's playground

Attractions

Near to Ponmudi

Kallar: A popular tourist destination near Ponmudi. The River Kallar here offers a good picnic spot in the form of Golden Valley. Here, there are options to trek in the adjoining forests. The Meenmutti waterfall is a major draw at Kallar.

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary spread over 53 sq. km. in the Western Ghats is accessible from Vithura. With its rich flora and fauna, Peppara dotted with hillocks and forests is a great attraction for wildlife enthusiasts.

Koyikkal Palace, Nedumangad: This ancient palace dates back to the 15th century. Museums of folklore and numismatics are its major attractions, besides the traditional architecture and layout of the palace.

The Folklore Museum here is a treasure trove of quaint musical instruments, occupational implements, household utensils, models of folk art etc. Displayed in the Koyikkal Palace, they focus attention on the cultural background of the State.

In the Numismatics Museum housed in the palace, one can see coins belong to different parts of the world as well as to different eras. The rare and historically valuable collection of coins gives an insight into the trade relations of the State. Among the exhibits is the most valuable Indian coin - the 2500-year-old Karsha and Rasi, as also the world's smallest coins.

On the way to Koyikkal Palace one can take deviation to visit the Aruvikkara Dam which supplies drinking to the city of Thiruvananthapuram. The dam site offers excellent panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

Day Trips

Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary: The sanctuary has a picturesque dam site serving as its gateway. The dam premise is a popular picnic spot, which comes with a watch-tower, crocodile farm, lion safari park and deer park. Boating is a pleasurable experience in the reservoir lake. The elephant rehabilitation centre at Kottoor here is also worth a visit.

Kerala Legislature Complex: Located at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram city, the Kerala State Legislative Assembly is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern building design. Situated behind legislative is the Legislature Museum with exhibits on the political history of the State.

Science and Technology Museum Complex: This museum houses galleries on electricity, electronics, power and motion, mechanics, popular science, mathematics, solar energy as well as automobile, computer and biomedical engineering.

Priyadarshini Planetarium: Opened in 1994 to the public, this is one of the most versatile planetariums in the country. The main GM-11 star field projector here can project almost all the constituents of the visible universe. It can also simulate the star-studded night sky over any location on the earth, on any day up to 12,500 years back or 12,500 years into the future.

The Napier Museum: Built in the 19th century, this Indo-Saracenic structure boasts of a natural air conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. The Javanese shadow play leather figures, used to depict the epics of Mahabharata and the Ramayana, are very interesting.

Sree Chithra Art Gallery: Opened in 1935 by the then Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Thirunal, displays original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich; exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India as well as paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th Century.

Sree Chithra Enclave: Opened in 1993, this museum depicts the history of the Travancore Royal Family and displays their personal belongings and artefacts. Old newspaper footage and deeds describing events are also exhibited.

KCS Panicker Gallery: Nominated as one of the nine eminent artists of India, Kerala's renowned painter Panicker, was born in 1911. He was instrumental in setting up the Progressive Painters Association in Madras from 1944 to 1953. An artist who set a new trend, the gallery traces his works over a period.

Natural History Museum: This modern building houses some excellent galleries like the skeletal, bird, animal and taxidermy gallery as well as a museum.

The Zoological Park: One of the first zoos in India, it was established as early as 1859. A reptile house with different species of snakes and a vulture house are also located within the premises. Plastic is banned inside the park.

The Kanakakkunnu Palace: The palace and its sprawling grounds are today the venue for many cultural meets and programmes.

St. Joseph's Cathedral, Palayam: This church, that is 125 years old, is very popular among the Catholic followers and is an important landmark in the city.

VJT Hall: Built to commemorate the golden jubilee of the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1896, the VJT Hall was inaugurated by Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma on January 25, 1896, the hall has witnessed many historical events. Perhaps the most preferred venue for public functions in the city, this monument stands tall as a proud remnant of the colonial era.

Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Located inside the East Fort, this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha, the Serpent. The idol, plated in gold and made out of a rare composition known as katu-sarkara-yogam, is acclaimed as a marvel. It is also noted for its mural paintings and stone carvings.

Meshan Mani (Methan Mani): On the eastern side of Padmanabha Swamy Temple, installed in 1833 during the reign of Swathi Thirunal, is the Meshan Mani (clock). It has on its dial, a man's face with two goats on either side. Crafted from mahogany by an artisan called Kulathooran, every time the clock completes an hour, the man opens his mouth and the goats hit his cheeks.

Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum: The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple.

CVN Kalari: The most famous amongst the many Kalari centres, CVN Kalari has its own Ayurvedic clinic. Located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, this place which teaches Kerala's ancient martial art is within walking distance from the Central Railway Station.

Shankhumugham Beach: This place is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. An indoor recreation club, the matsya kanyaka (a gigantic, 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid) and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are some of the attractions here. The Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park here gives children the opportunity to learn the traffic rules.

Akkulam Tourist Village: A picnic spot with boating facilities, Akkulam is a place children flock to. It has a well-equipped children's park, a paddle pool and a swimming pool for adults as well.

Veli Tourist Village: This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedalboats and paddleboats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. For a quick ride over the waters, speed boats are available for hire. Children can also enjoy climbing over the huge sculptures which dot the landscape.

Valiathura: Located near Shankhumugham, this was once the only port along the South Kerala coast. During monsoons, fishermen carry their catamarans to the edge of the Valiathura Pier which is 703 ft long, throw them into the sea, then jump in and swim to it.

Beemapalli: An important place of worship, the Beemapalli Dargah Shareef is dedicated to Bee Umma, a pious Muslim woman who was believed to possess great spiritual powers. The Chandanakudam Festival at Beemapalli, lasting for 10 days, is one of the most colourful events.

Samudra Beach: This beach is very close to the Samudra Hotel and borders it. It provides a calm and serene beach atmosphere.

Thiruvallam: This serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam, is famous for its canoe rides, kayaking and cruises in kettuvalloms. The Boat Club here organises tours to the nearby islands of Pozhikara and Edayar as well as visits to coir manufacturing units.

Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam: This 2000-year-old temple on the banks of the River Karamana, is the only one in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parasurama, the mythological creator of the State. This temple is a venue for ancestor worship. As part of the Bali ritual, devotees make offerings to the souls of the departed, after taking a dip in the holy water.

Kovalam: Just a short drive away from the State capital, Kovalam is easily accessible. Internationally acclaimed, this seaside destination comprises three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches. Golden sands, miles of shimmering sea, rocky promontories constantly caressed by the sensuous surf and a brilliant sunshine warming the very souls, make this place truly sensational. A charming village in its yesteryears, Kovalam today has all the trappings of a popular beach destination.

Kovalam Beach: Fringed by headlands that rise steeply above the shore, Kovalam is almost completely covered by coconut palms. Of the three small bays separated by rocky outcrops, the southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. The lovely old lighthouse that gives the beach its name is the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Edakallu, a rocky headland separates Eve's or Howah Beach from the Lighthouse Beach. The hill that separates Howah Beach from the third of Kovalam's celebrated beaches houses the Government Guest House and the Halcyon Castle.

Lighthouse: The 35 m lighthouse is perched atop the palm-covered Kurumkal Hill jutting out on to the sea. Visitors can climb the spiraling staircase inside to the top of the red and white tower and enjoy a spectacular view of the surroundings.

Varkala: Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It has several places of tourist interests like the beautiful beach, reddish laterrite cliffs overlooking the beach and a 2000- year-old Vishnu temple. The fresh water mineral spring originating from the crevices of the cliffs is considered as holy and having high medicinal value. Such a phenomenon is considered very rare near a beach.

A dip in the waters at this beach is believed to purge the body of impurities and the soul of all sins; hence the name 'Papanasam beach'. A two-thousand-year-old shrine the Janardhanaswamy Temple, stands on the cliffs overlooking the beach, at a short distance away.

The Sivagiri Mutt, founded by the great Hindu reformer and Philosopher Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928) is also close by. The Samadhi (the final resting place) of the Guru here attracts thousands of devotees every year during the Sivagiri Pilgrimage days - 30th December to 1st January. Sree Narayana Guru propagated the ideology: "one caste, one religion and one god", in a society torn by the taboos of caste system.

Varkala offers excellent accommodation facilities for the tourist and is fast becoming a popular destination.

Thenmala Eco Tourism: Covered by dense forests, rubber and tea plantations; Thenmala was selected by the World Tourism Organization as one of the world's best eco-friendly projects.

It has a leisure zone with winding pathways, a sway bridge, a sculpture garden and a boardwalk; a culture zone with an amphitheatre, a musical fountain as well as Nakshatravanam (a nursery of trees considered sacred to the 27 constellations, located inside one of the zones. Visitors can take back a sapling of the tree relevant to their birth star); and an adventure zone that includes activities like trekking, bird watching, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling and river crossing. Besides these, the Deer Rehabilitation Centre as well as the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary are added attractions. Only temporary visits are permitted to the interior of the reserve forest. A major attraction is the boating in the reservoir, inside the Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kanyakumari: At the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kanyakumari, an important pilgrim center. Kanyakumari is famous for watching spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days. The beach itself is a beautiful sight with multi-colored sand. There is a lighthouse from where one can have a panoramic view. The Government museum offers a good collection of sculptural art crafts of Tamil Nadu.

Reach us

Nearest bus terminal: Thiruvananthapuram, about 63 km
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 63 km
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 71 km

Ponmudi from Varkala beach: about 59 km
Ponmudi from Kovalam beach: about 64 km

Contact us

For Reservations

Golden Peak
Ponmudi
Thiruvanathapuram - 695551
Kerala, India
Phone: +91 9400008640, +91-472-2890225, 2890186
Fax: +91-472-2890187
Email: goldenpeak@ktdc.com