Pothamedu Viewpoint, Munnar

Pothamedu (Pothanmedu, Potamed) is a small village six kilometers away from Munnar. The extended area has vast tracts of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Like other parts of Munnar, Pothamedu is blessed with its share of mighty green hills.. It is destination of most of the trekkers. The visitors can reach here from Munnar, which is just 6 km away. Look for Zigzag roads and high altitude viewpoints.

Experience the amazing sights of Munnar! Take a trip to Pothamedu, a hill top site where you can enjoy fine views of the surrounding mist-clad hills and green valleys in the caress of cool winds. For those who love a quiet walk, the vast plantations here would give you a nice ambience. Pothamedu has large plantations of tea, coffee and cardamom.

This is also a trekking site where you can explore the hills without breaking into a sweat.

Town:: Pothamedu is about 6 km away from Munnar town.
Airport:: The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometres away by road. From Cochin, you can hire a cab to get to Munnar. The Madurai International Airport is 140 kilometres away from Munnar. In case you de-board at the Madurai International Airport, you can hire a cab or board the state transport or private buses to get to Munnar.
Railway Station:: The nearest railway station is Kochi (Cochin), at a distance of 88 kms from Munnar
District:: Idukki
Longitude:: 10.059703
Latitude:: 77.064419