Ponmudi Hills, Kerala
The scenic hills of the Western Ghats, mist-covered valleys, lush tea plantations and forest-lands combine to create the spectacular natural landscape of this hill station. There are numerous trekking trails that wind through the hills, as well as rare and unique flora and fauna, including exotic butterflies, mountain flowers and wild orchids. Further, the route to get here involves 22 hairpin turns, an engineering marvel.
Ponmudi Hill Station, District Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi, Kerala

Ponmudi Hills | © Thejas Panarkandy / Flickr | © Thejas Panarkandy / Flickr