Jul 25, 2007 01:07 PM
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Agaman known as the Scotland of Kerala is an unspoiled virgin hill station in
the Western Ghats. Situated at a height of
1100 meters from sea level in Idukki district, Vagaman has sprawling tea
plantations, scenic valleys, beautiful green meadows and enchanting Pine
forests.The three hills with the names of Thangal hill, Kurisu mala and Murugan
hill are a landmark at Vagamon denoting religious harmony. Kerala livestock
board has a breeding centre at Vagaman. Ilaveezhapoonchira, a valley surrounded
by hillocks is an ideal picnic spot and Illikkal peak a trekker’s paradise. The
scenic Maramala falls, where water falls from a height of 200 metres is near
Vagamon. Pine forests are the main attraction of Vagaman and a walk through the
forest is an exhilarating experience.Kolahalamedu hill in Vagaman has ideal
conditions for the adventure sport paragliding and paragliding festivals takes
place here every year.
Not polluted by mass tourism Vagaman with its cool climate, mist and winds is a
perfect place for an idyllic vacation.
Vagamon is a popular spot for trekkers. The hill station offers all the
tourists wit an opportunity for long treks, paragliding, mountaineering and
rock climbing. Placid lakes are the location where you can sit idle for hours
or can go for boating. You may spot wild animals like elephants and wild
buffalos if you quest deep into the forests.All the trekking enthusiasts will enjoy climbing this 1100
metres tall hill. This tourist place also has to offer Thangal Para, the
Indo-Swiss Project and Kurisumala Ashram. Welcome to a land which would make
you come back again and again. So that you could rejuvenate yourself and
cherish memories of this enchantingly beautiful land.
Distances
from Vagaman
Thekkady - 60 kms
Idukki dam - 42 kms
Peermedu - 20 kms
Kuttikanam - 18 kms
Cochin - 100
kms
Kottayam - 64 kms
If you
have not been to Vagamon you have not seen God's Own Country.Vagamon provides
unlimited holidaying fantasies round the year, except with the season being
slightly off during the monsoons. Vagamon, the final word in your holiday
options, provides unlimited holidaying fantasies round the year, except with
the season being slightly off during the monsoons. A land, which would make a
person come back again and again, so that you could rejuvenate yourself and
cherish memories of this enchantingly beautiful land.
Grass
covered hills, velvet lawns and the cool mountain air make Vagamon a perfect
holiday retreat. A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies,
this hillside village is a haven of tranquility. The chain of three hills -
Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala - is a mark of religious harmony. The
dairy farm managed by the Kurisumala monks is worth a visit.
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