Vagamon Hill Station Tours

Vagamon, nestled in the laps of the Western Ghats is an enticing hill station of Idduki in Kerala. The vista of mist-clad pinnacles of the blue-brown hills, the rocky terrain clad in lush green vegetation and the wild multi-colored blossoms that sway in the breeze will surely take away your breath. Inhale the fresh air coupled with the heady aroma of spices from the nearby plantations. While you ascend the stony serpentine paths leading towards the hills you will feel a slight shiver as the cool breeze caresses you and drifts away. Vagamon, encircled by a string of thee hills Kurisumala, Murugan Hill and Thangal Hill is a placid place with inexplicable beauty and offers all sort of activities from pilgrimage to nature trails and deluxe resorts. Vagamon awaits you with its untainted splendor.

Location Vagamon Hill Station
The Vagamon Hills is located at a height of 1,100 meters above the sea level. It lies in the district Idukki, about 151 km south-east of Kochi, 60 kilometers from Kottayam and 100 kms from Thiruvananthapuram.

Importance Vagamon Hill Station
Apart from spice plantations, attractive resorts and idyllic beauty of the place, Vagamon has been made popular by the string of three Hills of Kurisumala, Murugan Hill and Thangal Hill, dedicated to three separate religious faiths-Muslim, Christianity and Hinduism. Thus Vagamon is also the site of great religious and spiritual activities.

Flora and Fauna
Flowering plants of various colors and species are found in this hilly region. Thorny shrubs and long grasses grow in the lower altitudes while evergreen trees are found in the higher altitudes. While you indulge in the nature trails in the woods of Vagamon, you get to see the untamed buffaloes, strange- looking birds and insects and huge elephants bathing and lounging in the small waterbodies.

Things to do
The slopes of the Hills of Vagamon are not very steep and hence it facilitates adventurous sports like trekking, rock climbing, paragliding and other exciting activities. The favorable trekking paths are the favorite haunts of the trekkers.

This place also offers various activities related to spiritualism. You can chant the name of God while climbing the Kurisumala Hill to visit the Kurisumala Ashram.

You can meditate peacefully amidst nature and feel the serenity of this blissful place slowly casting a divine spell upon you.

Things to see Vagamon is a place of three successive ( paras ) hills which have interesting things to offer besides mountaineering and trekking.

Thangal Hill or Thangalpara- It is located 5 kms from Vagamon. It is said that the Mausoleum of Sheik Fariduddin was found atop this Hill and since then it has become a site of Muslim pilgrimage. You will also be amazed to see the remarkable rock formations of different size and shapes. You can also visit the Indo-Swiss project.

Kurisumala - This hill is also situated 10 kms from Vagamon and lies close to Thangalpara. This hill houses the Kurisumala Ashram, a cloister for Christian monks who has Indian as well as Christian beliefs. It was founded by a Belgian Cistercian Abbot Francis Acharya and reflects solitary bliss. The Dairy farm in Kurisumala is a must-see.

This hill also has 14 Crosses that are positioned at regular intervals and St Thomas Mount-a centenary memorial.

Murugan Hill- This hill is consecrated to a Hindu God- Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva who is the God of destruction. There is a magnificent temple carved from rock at one side of the hill.

Connectivity
Nearest Airport- International Cochin Airport is the nearest airport to this hill station.
Railroad- Kottayam is the nearest Railway station.
Roadways- Buses are frequently available. The nearest KSRTC Bus stand is at Eratupetta. Vagamon is connected to Kochi via Thripunithura, Vaikom and other parts of Kerala.