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Sight Address : Vagamon is 20 kilometres from Kuttikannan on the Kottayam-Kumily road . Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Vagamon is a holiday retreat and picnic spot, about two hours drive from Pala in Kottayam district. It is a mountainous place with many hills, meadows and velvet lawns. Forest plantations and tea gardens dot the landscape. The Forest Department maintains a pine plantation at Kolahalamedu near Vagamon which attracts many visitors. You can walk down the road through the pine plantation or climb the hill for a splendid view of the valleys. Kolahalamedu is one of the highest spots in the area and,is renowned for its annual paragliding. Tea garden There are three mountains at Vagamon– Thangalmala, Kurisumala and Muruganmala. Thangalmala is sacred to Muslims. It houses the dargah of Sheikh Fariduddin, a Sufi saint from Afghanistan who lived and died there eight centuries ago. Muruganmala has a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. Many Hindus visit the temple for worship. Kurisumala, meaning mountain of the cross, is a pilgrim centre for Christians. Many gather there during the Easter week to follow the way of the cross. Sculptures dot the way. At the top of the Kurisumala is a shrine with sculptures of Jesus Christ near it. At the foot of the Kurisumala hill is the Kurisumala ashramam which was established in 1958. The inmates practice a mix of Christian monasticism and Indian tradition of sanyas. The District Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki, maintains a tourist centre promoted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, at Vagamon. There are meadows and a pond where picnickers can spend an evening. pool at tourist centreThe cool breeze and fresh air will enliven visitors.
Vagamon Hills, Kottayam
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Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon & Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : 5 for adults
Kids Rs. : 2 for children up to 12 years.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : 50 for video and Rs. 2000 for film shooting.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available, though they are considerably more expensive than autorickshaws. There are taxi stands at the District Collectorate, and at the District Hospital.
Bus : There are bus services operating from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore to Kottayam. Kottayam has a comprehensive local bus system which is inexpensive. Be warned, however, buses can become extremely crowded during rush hour.
Train : Kottayam has a number of long distance trains coming through. The town is linked to most major cities in India by trains, categorized as being either express or non-express. Short-haul trains also pass through Kottayam, connecting it to most cities and towns in Kerala.
Air : The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 90 km to the north.
Others : Autorickshaw – This is another inexpensive way of getting between places in town, and is recommended if you’re weary of travelling by a crowded bus. As is the case, some of the drivers may try to cheat the traveller. Official rates are INR 12 for the first kilometre and INR 6 for every additional kilometre, though the rate increases at night.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry items such as camera, sunglasses, and own food and plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kottayam : 100/0481-5550400
- Dhanwandhari Service Society Gandhinagar : 0481-2598935
- Kottayam Fire Station : 101/0481-2567444 Mobile Ambulance : 108 Women Helpline : 1091
