Bonacaud, serves as the base station for exploring the famous Agasthyarkoodam in the Agasthya hills of the Western Ghats is situated 60 kilometers from the state capital Trivandrum district of Kerala State. It is a small, isolated and unpolluted village. Spread over an area of 2500 acres of valleys, waterfalls and hills it is known for its spectacular beauty. Bonacaud is an ideal place for birding. Grey wagtail, forest wagtail, greenish leaf warbler, Asian brown flycatcher are amongst the 60 species of birds spotted around.

The famous hill resort Ponmudi is near to Bonacaud. Also known as Bonakkad, it is in the past, was known for its magnificent tea plantations started by the British about 135 years ago.

Until 70s the factory was very much lively but now it is closed. Ruined tea plantations are a common sight found here. The colonists roamed around the place on horseback and named the place Bonaccord. Later the locals modifying it as Bonacaud. The name Bonacaud means 'bona forest' caud in Malayalam means forest).

On the road up, one can see a tall watch tower from where one can get a clear view of the Peppara dam and its catchment area, enchanting lush green Agasthya hill ranges and the factory and buildings dotting the Bonacaud estate and the winding roads.