paithalmala drive

The Flamboyant Vagamon

Vagamon is a composed, tranquil, audacious yet a calm place to relax the mind and body. It is one of the most adored places of interest in Kerala. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in paithalmala hiking among the people of all age groups. Flecked and fenced by meadows, tea estates, pine forests, landscapes and magical mountains with green cliffs; Vagamon is fenced by three astonishing hills, Thangal, Murugan and Kurishumala. Vagamon is situated at a height of 1100 meters above the sea level at the border of Western Ghats in the border of Kottayam and Idukki. You will be able to find homestays, resorts, and hotels in Vagamon.

Vagamon can be described as an untouched beauty as it is not in the shadow of extreme commercialization. Pine forest is located 4 kilometers away from Vagamon town and it is widely known as the calmest spot of attraction in Vagamon. The marvelous beauty of the mighty pine trees will definitely have your attraction, which will leave you awestruck for sure. The pine trees filling the slopes of the cliffs make an incredible view for nature lovers. Apart from the mesmerizing beauty of the environment, the pine forest will give you an opportunity to enjoy some private moments. When the sparkling sunshine finds its way down into the forest through the pine trees, the area becomes even more magical.

As it is situated away from the hustle and bustle of the town, the paithalmala homestay travelers will be able to experience peace of mind at its peak. The landscape itself is rich with craggy hills, dense meadows and the beautiful flowers it will never fail to delight you with its matchless beauty. As the name suggests Vagamon suicide point is a V-shaped fleck from where you can enjoy the beauty of the valley, which seems to be very low that it looks similar to a chasm. One of the most beautiful experiences is the breathtaking view of the apex from the top after strenuous trekking. 

After a spiritual trek, you will reach Vagamon Kurisumala where you can see the soulful Syro Malankara Catholic Church of the Cistercian monastery. The trekking will approximately take an hour and the astonishing view from the top will make you realize that the sweat was all worth it. It is an ideal place for both devotees and non-devotees. The spiritual air of tranquility will start amazing you from the Ashram until the Church and it is an experience, which you should never miss.

Vagamon generally has an arctic climate and the temperature ranges from 10 degrees to 23 degrees during the summer. During winter, a calming wind will caress you and you will feel a bit frozen too. Those who love monsoon should visit the place during the months of June to August where there will be a downpour and the hill station will be decked with the magical layers of mist, which makes the forest, looks like the most beautiful dream came true. During making your travel plans to Vagamon, you should very well know the routes to all the hot destinations out there. If you are looking for the best Kerala honeymoon packages Vagamon is an ideal place to visit.