Located in the picturesque Peerumedu Taluk of District Idukki is this lovely verdant hill station Vagamon. Situated at an elevation of 1200 m above sea level and covering an expanse of 78.3 square kilometres Vagamon is a lesser known hill station in Kerala. Its popularity has grown in the past few year due to its virgin landscapes and its proximity to the commercial hub of Kerala – the city of Kochi.
Vagamon is a year round destination; the best time to visit Vagamon would be March to June in summer and October to March in the winters. Monsoon takes over Kerala from June to September, not the best time for the conventional tourists but for the rain lovers there can’t be a better place to see, feel and enjoy the rains.
Located ate a distance of 64 kms form Kottayam, 102 kms from Kochi and 190 kms from Trivandrum Vagamon has been gaining popularity in Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. The narrow undulating roads which run through the landscape gives a memorable drive experience. Numerous hidden treasures make it a popular spot for the shutterbugs and the love birds.
Vagamon is getting popular for its natural beauty, tea gardens and meadows, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding and many sightseeing places tucked away among the hills. Besides this the rich natural vegetation as well as plantation crops like tea, coffee and rubber dot the landscapes of Vagamon. About 112 species of moths have been identified in this area. This is in addition to many other species of insects, annelids, amphibians, lizards, snakes, birds and mammals.
An amazing natural beauty can be witnessed among the chain of three famous hills: Thangal, Murugan and Kurisumala. These are important spiritual places of interest for the Hindus, Muslims and Christians making it a shining example of communal harmony which is absolutely unique. Vagamon as a compact destination offering a huge array of experiences in the natural settings. So the question here is – Have you been to Vagamon? If not – What are you waiting for?
