how to reach Vagamon
By Air
Nearest Airport is Cochin International Airport 100 kms. away.
By Rail
Nearest Railway Station is Kottayam 60 kms away.
Cochin Railway Staion is 100 km away.
Vagamon promises a sunny prospect in this scenario. Fast emerging as one of the next generaion hill retreats in Kerala, Vagamon offers a marriage of modern life with natural habitat. Vagamon, a vast spread of rolling meadows and green forests, is situated 3,500 ft. above sea level, in the green ocean of forest in the Sahyadri mountains.
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This scenic spot offers all that every tourist dreams about- a cool climate that’s just right for long treks, huge peaks that roll down to gentle grass valley, tempting paragliders; tranquil lakes that invite water sport enthusiasts. Little brooks which tease you to cross over to quiet woods. Wild game is abundant, with elephants, and wild buffalows forming a major part of the population.
It is a paradise for the seekers of peace and tranquility and abundance of nature. The hill station is surrounded by tea estates and will soon become India's foremost Eco-Tourism Projects. The hill station is a amalgamation of natural beauty, religious mysticism and colonial legacies. Vagamon is surrounded by three chain of hills, namely, Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurisumala.
The place is also famous for its unique rock formations at Thangal Para. You must visit the dairy farm in Kurisumala in Vagamon. The Live Stock Board is a famous breeding center of Kerala. A small church over the top of the hill and the nearby Kurisumala Ashramam are must not be missed. Kurisumala Ashramam, in reality, is a monastery for Christian ascetics. They believe in the Christianity, Indian spiritual beliefs and the Gandhian philosophy.
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The hill station of Vagamon is an ideal destination for a break away from the fast lanes of city life and to live a laidback life. Vagamon is a popular spot for trekkers. The hill station offers all the tourists wit an opportunity for long treks, paragliding, mountaineering and rock climbing. Placid lakes are the location where you can sit idle for hours or can go for boating. You may spot wild animals like elephants and wild buffalos if you quest deep into the forests.
Vagamon is emerging as the new destination for adventure lovers, especially for those interested in paragliding. The verdant and undulating heights of Vagamon, the ideal wind conditions and the refreshing air make Vagamon a hot destination for paragliding in Kerala.
Vagamon is also a perfect base station for the tourists who wish to explore other nearby hill stations such as Thekkady, Kurisumala, Thangalpara, Muruganmala and Kulamavu.
Adequate infrastructural support from the state tourism administration has added momentum to the development of the location. The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has identified Vagamon as the best eco-tourist destination in India.
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