Sightseeing Highlights:
The important tourist attractions of Vagamon are the Kurisumala hill, which is ideal for trekking. A small church over the top of the hill and the nearby Kurisumala Ashram are also worth a visit.
The Pattumalai Church, which is a shrine dedicated to Mother Mary, is a major pilgrim centre.
Other Activities:
One can take paragliding lessons here and enjoy this exciting sport.
The hills also provide plenty of opportunity for long treks, mountaineering and rock climbing. And there are boating facilities at most of the lakes.
Vagamon is also a perfect base station for the tourists who wish to explore other nearby hill stations such as Thekkady, Kurisumala, Thangalpara, Muruganmala and Kulamavu.
One can also visit the Idukki arch Dam which is Asia’s first arch dam, constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills and is home to a wild life sanctuary.
Located on the Idduki-Kottayam border, Vagamon is a hill station surrounded by tea gardens and lush greenery. About 64 km. from Pala, it is at a height of 1,100 metres above sea level and is surrounded by plantations of vanilla, pepper, coffee and rubber. It is known for its scenic beauty, heritage and historical buildings and many religious shrines. Vagamon is also an emerging international paragliding destination. It also offers many home stay opportunities. |
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