Beautiful things to see in kerala Lap of 'God's own country', an abode of peace
and tranquility amid pristine surroundings, nestling in a sweep of verdant hills,
tea plantations, scenic picturesque valleys cradled by nature's lap, where bounties
of wildness abounds. It's air as pure as it can be, the numerous waterfalls in its
azure colors - ringing a melodious sound into ones ear. This far-flung yet so accessible
spot is known as Vagamon. A vast spread of Rolling Meadows and Green Forests; it
is situated 3,500 ft. above sea level in the Sahyadri Mountains.
It offers a marriage of modern life with natural habitat. It is emerging as one
of the next generation hill retreats. It is a very ideal tourist spot located 60
kilometers from Kottayam on the Idukki – Kottayam border surrounded by tea gardens,
meadows, valleys and dales. This enchanting hill station dotted with tea gardens
will soon be one of India's foremost eco tourism projects.
A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this hillside village
is a haven of tranquility. The chain of three hills Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and
Kurishumala is a mark of religious harmony. It is a perfect getaway for city dwellers
with green hills, velvety lawns and cool mountain breeze all around. Adequate infrastructure
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. Vagamon provides unlimited holidaying
fantasies.
The kurishumala is ideal for trekking with a small church over the top of the hill.
The nearby Ashramam is also worth a visit. Vagamon is a trekker's paradise. It offers
tourists long treks, paragliding, mountaineering and rock climbing. The Placid lakes
help boating. Vagamon helps rejuvenate one self. It's the ideal destination to break
away from the fast lanes of city life and to live a laidback life. The Vagamon hill
station offers you a unique and different environ in comparison to other hill stations
of Kerala. Besides, being abundant in natural beauty, the place also offers space
for spiritual activities. The quite surroundings with cool breezing all round the
year make Vagamon one of the most sought after destinations for the tourists looking
for a break from stressful life of cities.
Vagamon is an amalgamation of natural beauty, religious mysticism and colonial legacies. It is a place that will make you come back again and again. . It is a complete holiday experience, amidst Mother Nature in its most idealist form with salubrious clime.