Vagamon, Kerala
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This town was listed in the prestigious list of ‘50 most attractive places in India’ by National Geographic Traveler. This recognition speaks volumes about the natural beauty of Vagamon nestled in the hill ranges of western ghats. Perched atop at nearly 3000 feet above sea level, the town has vast and unending stretches of greenery across the plantations, grasslands, plains and shallow hills and valleys. The streams interspersing the landscape add more charm. Omnipresent cool breeze and the visual delight all around make up an impressive combination to invite a saunter around the town. If you are done with quaint walks enjoying the salubrious weather, then rush to the 3 hills dotting the landscape of the town to be a part of the adventure sports activities or join the hiking group to vanish into the forests. Vagamon has pleasant weather all year round. Barring the peak monsoon months, the rest of the year is a good time to visit. The town is located about 65 kilometres away from Idukki, the district headquarters. Kottayam, 65 kilometres away is the nearest rail station. Nearest airport is at Cochin, 95 kilometres away.
Nearby Places to See
Pine Forest
Located about 5 kilometres away from the town, this man-made forest is spread over about 100 acres and many species of birds have made this their home. A great place to walk around the trees.
Located about 5 kilometres away from the town, this man-made forest is spread over about 100 acres and many species of birds have made this their home. A great place to walk around the trees.
Murugan Mala
It is a small hill in the town that has a temple of Murugan atop. A large statue of a peacock which is the vahana of Murugan is seen near the temple.
It is a small hill in the town that has a temple of Murugan atop. A large statue of a peacock which is the vahana of Murugan is seen near the temple.
Orchid Garden
Located at about 6 kilometres from Vagamon, this place has nearly 3000 varieties of colourful orchids that can impress any visitor.
Located at about 6 kilometres from Vagamon, this place has nearly 3000 varieties of colourful orchids that can impress any visitor.
Uluppuni
It is another enchanting hill station about 12 kilometres away from Vagamon and almost forms a part of it. Uluppuni is no less than Vagamon in terms of natural beauty and is known as the “meadows land” of Kerala. Uluppuni waterfalls is another attraction here along with the Uluppuni Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is another enchanting hill station about 12 kilometres away from Vagamon and almost forms a part of it. Uluppuni is no less than Vagamon in terms of natural beauty and is known as the “meadows land” of Kerala. Uluppuni waterfalls is another attraction here along with the Uluppuni Wildlife Sanctuary.
Marmala Waterfalls
Located in Erattupetta village of Kottayam district, about 26 kilometres from Vagamon, it is a 60 feet tall waterfall that forms a circular pool in a large pit created on a rocky surface. A fantastic place to swim and enjoy nature.
Located in Erattupetta village of Kottayam district, about 26 kilometres from Vagamon, it is a 60 feet tall waterfall that forms a circular pool in a large pit created on a rocky surface. A fantastic place to swim and enjoy nature.
Arched dam at Idukki
This colossal structure of a dam is about 56 kilometres from Vagamon. The 554 feet tall dam is built between two hills towering above 920 feet and 830 feet respectively. The dam was built in 1976 across the Periyar river which was flowing between those two rocky hills.
This colossal structure of a dam is about 56 kilometres from Vagamon. The 554 feet tall dam is built between two hills towering above 920 feet and 830 feet respectively. The dam was built in 1976 across the Periyar river which was flowing between those two rocky hills.
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