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Vagamon, also spelt Wagamon (വാഗമൺ), is an Indian hill station town primarily located in Peerumade taluk of Idukki district (majority area including Vagamon town), and also Meenachil taluk and Kanjirappally taluk of Kottayam district in the state of Kerala
vagamon does not have a long history to boast of as it had remained unexplored for centuries. Though the British had plantations here, it was only in 1926, when Walter Duncan and Company started their tea plantations here, that it became well-known. In the 1930s, more tea plantations were set up in the area. In the 1950s, the famed Kurisumala Ashram was set up here and that was the turning point in its development into a well-known place.
National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the "50 most attractive places to visit in India"
The misty, mystical hills of Vagamon would be one place you wouldn’t want to/ can’t bid adieu to. Situated at a height of 1,100 meters from the sea level, Vagamon, also spelt as Wagamon, lies in the border between Kottayam and Idukki. Britishers once used the place to establish tea plantations and till date, Vagamon has managed to remain safe and sound, away from the clutches of commercialization. However, it is getting popular by the day, with National Geographic Traveler featuring the place in its “50 most attractive places to visit in India”. The abode of everything green is home a great many kind of flowers, especially orchids and is wrapped in meadows, pine forests, waterfalls and more, giving the nature lovers ample opportunities to explore it to their hearts’ content.
Vagamon Pine Forest :
Towering over the valleys and meadows is the Vagamon Pine Forest, whose beauty has turned it into a popular and favorite location for filmmakers. The pine forest is a manmade one, created by the Britishers, who discovered the then quiet, secluded place. The forest is wrapped in tranquility and gifts you a peaceful time to unwind.
Vagamon Lake:
Vagamon Lake is a tranquil water body, surrounded by quaint villages tucked in the fold of greenery in Vagamon. The lake is not a huge one per say, yet attracts a lot of activities like boating and hence, is a favorite spot with the tourists.
Marmala Waterfall:
The captivating waterfall is shrouded by thick greenery, with the chirpings of birds and sometimes distant but mostly distinct noises of the wildlife setting the background score. Although apparently it falls into an estate owned by a private party, the waterfall is attracting more and more tourists by the day.
Thangal Para:
It is one unique place, where a giant rock rests at the edge of the resting place of a well-regarded Sufi saint. The place of pilgrimage also offers a terrific view of the valley and hence became all the more popular.
Barren Hills:
Barren Hills is one place in Vagamon hat has different sceneries in store for you according to the changing seasons. Bathed in thick greenery during monsoon and winters, it can turn bald during summers.
Idukki Dam:
A two hour travel from Vagamon will take you to Idukki Dam, world famous for its double curvature arch construct. It is one of the highest arch dams in the whole of Asia. The view from Idukki Dam, which is built across Periyar River, too is breathtaking. The dam is nestled between two granite hills called Kuravan and Kurathi.
Paragliding:
The moment you set your foot in Vagamon, or climb a hilltop, you’re sure to get the urge to soar down the valley like a bird and bask in the beauty of nature’s bounty. You can fulfill this wish by taking part in paragliding, which is a very popular activity in Vagamon.
Trekking & Mountaineering:
Given the place that’s all of hills and mountains and waterfalls, facilities for trekking and mountaineering doesn’t come across as a surprise. Bond with nature in the best way possible at this beautiful location.
Boating:
The Vagamon Lake provides you with the opportunity to row around, enjoying the silence and tranquility surrounding the place.
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With a pleasant climate throughout the year, this breathtaking tourist spot has meandering rivulets and lush green hills surrounding it. The tea garden, pine forests, waterfalls, mesmerising meadows are all that makes Vagamon the perfect getaway.
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