scenic viewpoint
Coorg (Kodagu)
The Scotland of India, a misty hill district carpeted with coffee and spice plantations nestled in the Western Ghats.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Karnataka, India · Asia
Ponnampet is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gonikoppal, 26km from Coorg (Kodagu).
Ponnampet is a town located in Karnataka, India. With a population of 6,117, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ponnampet sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ponnampet to your route.
Ponnampet or Ponnampēte (Kodava: [ponːɐmpeːʈe]) is a taluk headquarters in the southern part of the district of Kodagu in the state of Karnataka. Ponnampet taluk came into existence on 29 November 2020.
It was originally named after Diwan Cheppudira Ponnappa as Ponnapett. It was established in the year 1821 in theRead more
name of the Late Diwan under the regime of Kodagu Rajas.
The town was called notified area in the period of British and later on it was converted into a Municipality and then into a (1st Grade)Village Panchayath. Ponnampet was a Taluk Headquarters during Pre-Independence Period, but was absorbed into Virajpet taluk later, to be again revived recently in the year 2020. The town was upgraded to Town Panchayath in the year 2025.
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Ponnampet is located in Karnataka, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.1447 latitude, 75.9451 longitude.
Ponnampet has a population of approximately 6,117 people, making it a town in India.
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The Scotland of India, a misty hill district carpeted with coffee and spice plantations nestled in the Western Ghats.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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