Vagamon is a series of beautiful hillocks located on the Idukki Kottayam border. The hill station is a popular tourist attraction that dazzles you with its breathtaking gardens and magnificent meadows. The surrounding tea gardens add to the mystic beauty of the place which attracts thousands of visitors every year.

An Interesting Blend of Spirituality and Nature

Vagamon is situated more than 1100 meters above sea level. It is the perfect tourist spot for those who love to be in the midst of nature in all its greenery and splendor. Vagamon is the country’s premier eco-tourism project and has showed the way to other modern day holiday resorts in India. Vagamon is unique in many ways. The hillside village is a retreat where peace and calmness prevails. The hill station offers an interesting combine of spirituality and European heritage.

What to Expect from this Amazing Range of Hills and Meadows

The stamp of religious harmony of the place amply demonstrated in the series of three hills called the Thangal, Kurisumala and Murugan Hills. The plantation township is located in Central Travancore and is flush with acres and acres of green carpeted land as far as your vision goes. Tourists visit here to enjoy the cool, refreshing air and to listen to the whispering pine forests. The numerous small waterfalls and the well-laid out meadows are attractions that you get fixated on.

Something for the Adventurous Tourist

Vagamon has lots to offer to tourists who want to add an element of adventure to their vacation. They can go trekking on the long, narrow and winding paths, take to paragliding or go rock climbing to feed their adventurous streak. The steep hill tract with rocky terrain is where the brave-hearted go for jumping, rope climbing, gliding and other exploratory acts.

Peace and Tranquility for the Spiritual Tourist

For the sensitive tourist who wants to get away from the stress and strain of daily life, Vagamon is just what the doctor ordered. The abundance of nature, the serenity offered by sounds of nature  like the chirping of birds, rustling of leaves or gushing waterfalls offer unmatched tranquility and peace of mind that’s hard to find in other places.

For those with a spiritual bend of mind, Vagamon is the perfect place to connect with their inner self. There are centers for various types of spiritual activities. The Kurisumala Ashram is a great place to rejuvenate yourself spiritually. Located in the center of the Sahya Mountains, it is a Christian monastery that also supports the spiritual beliefs of Indian religions.

Tea Estates

One of the largest tea estates of the state is seen at Vagamon. The major ones are the Pulikkanam Estate and the MMJ Plantations. To visit the place and walk through these enchanting estates, tourists have to obtain permission from the Estate Office. The experience can be truly enchanting and highly educational.

How to Reach There

By Road

Vagamon is approximately 15 km from Kottamala and 39 km from Thodupuzha. Vagamon is 45 km from Kumily and 22 km from Kuttikanam. There are regular private and government-run buses running at frequent intervals from all the places mentioned above.

By Rail

The nearest railway station from Vagamon is Kottayam which is about 65 km from Vagamon.

By Air

The airport nearest to Vagamon is the Cochin International Airport which is about 150 km from Vagamon.

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