About Pothamedu

Pothamedu is one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar. It has wide overlooking site from top view of the place. Even the 60 km view of Idukki Arch Dam from the Pothamedu can still be perfectly viewed. Pothamedu View Point is one of the magnificent view points, which gives an excellent panoramic view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in the valley. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. The cool air and the splendorous mounts filled with tea plantations will take your breath forth. Pothamedu added as the must-view spots in Munnar.

Manicured tea gardens, lush coffee plantations and wood-shaded cardamom estates, with stretches of 'potha grass' (from which the name is derived) covered hills all combine to make this place unforgettable.

One can find the views of coffee, tea and cardamom plantations excellent from here. It is also an ideal place for trekking and hiking.

Pothamedu - a small village inhabited - just 6.Km away from Munnar town. Being a very high place, the surrounding places can be seen clearly. When the atmosphere is clear even the Idukki Arch Dam, which is 60 Km away from Munnar, can be seen. The panoramic view of greenish tea, coffee and cardamom plantation and the cloud kissing mountain is exciting one. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here are ideal for trekking and long mountain walks Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar.

Don't miss a visit to Pothamedu , one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar, Pothamedu is situated at a distance of around 6 Km from the town. Views of coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations are excellent from here and its an ideal spot for trekking and hiking amidst lush mountains, rolling hills and breathtaking scenery.

Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar.

It is chiefly a view point from where vast acres of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations can be seen. Also seen are the popular Pallivasal Tea Factory and a hydroelectric power plant. The area offers an excellent opportunity to connect personally with nature. Trekking, sight seeing and nature walks along the mountains are popular activities amongst tourists at Pothamedu View Point.