Vagamon is a hill
station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kottayam district of Kerala,
India. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a
summer midday. It is situated 1,100 metres above sea level. Vagamon also known
as the 'Scotland of Asia', was discovered by the British who found the place
ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who
built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon.
Reaching Vagamon itself is an extraordinary experience. The
meandering road to Vagamon is cut in solid rock lined with pine forests. And as
you wind your way through green capped hills, the rolling plains come into view
thousands of feet below you. Vagamon
hill station is comprised of a beautiful series of hillocks, valleys and
cascading waterfalls that make it the ideal getaway for tourists. Take a walk
along the narrow, mist covered zigzag roads that wind up the hills and
experience true bliss. For adventure seekers, there is an option of trekking,
para gliding or rock climbing. Vagamon
is also home to a large variety of flowers and orchids. Cuddled up within three
striking hills Thangal, Murugan and Kurisumala hills which are the
representation of the chief religions in Kerala, i.e. Hindu, Muslim, and
Christian which represent the cultural harmony.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Cochint International Airport
