Vagamon is located in the Kottayam district of kerala. It is a hill station which is located 1100 m above the sea level. It is a sort of little plantation township which makes it a good tourist destination in Kerala. It is well known and loved for its green hills, ravines and rivulets. This destination does not usually get a prominent place in the Kerala tour packages, but it definitely deserves it.
The way to Vagamon is also equally enjoyable. The roads leading to Vagamon are made by cutting the solid rocks which are surrounded by the pine trees and forests. When you reach the top of this hill, you will get to see an excellent view of the rolling plains lying thousands of feet down.
Apart from just the hill view this tourist destination in Kerala is also famous for tourist destinations and pilgrim centres like Thangal Para, Kurisumala Ashram and Indo-Swiss project. Vagamon is not just a single hill, it is a hill station with a chain of 3 hills Murugan hill, Kurismala and Thangal hill. The peaceful surrounding and its cool breeze makes it a must visit place if you are planning a honeymoon trip to Kerala.
Best Time To Visit Vagamon
You can visit Vagamon in any season, Vagamon is a round the year tourist destination. This hill station provides the pleasant temperature through out the year. The best time to visit Vagamon is September to February, this beautiful destination is open in monsoons too.
How To Reach Vagamon
By Air
The International Airport at Cochin, lying about 110 km from Vagamon, this is the nearest airport to Vagamon.
By Road
Visitors can easily reach Vagamon by road. Anybody can easily reach Vagamon from the closest tourist destinations like Munnar, Alleppey, Kumarakom & Cochin.
Regular Bused are ply from the cities of Kochi, Kottayam and Alleppey, etc.
By Rail
Vagamon dosent have its own railway station. The nearest Railway station to Vagamon is Kottayam (KTYM) Railway Station, at a distance of 70 km. All major trains are connected with Kottayam railway station and Visitors can easily get down at Kottayam Railway station and proceed to Vagamon by Road using Bus or a Taxi.
Places To Visit In Vagamon
- Pine Forrest
- Meadows
- Paragliding
- Kurisumala Dairy Farm
- Hiking and Trekking
