Is there any heaven on earth in Kerala? It is Vagamon hill station, it offers mountains, heavenly mists, lush green meadows, bamboo plantations, Kurinji flora, and tea gardens, and you can explore all of the places in our Vagamon Tour Package. Vagamon is also known as the mini Switzerland of Kerala and the hotspot of backpackers for a weekend getaway place visited by travellers from all over India. The Vagamon meadows come under the biome of the Western Ghats forest reserve, and there are many incredible tourist places to visit in Vagamon, which you should not miss during your trip.
Vagamon is a mountain village in Peermade Taluk and nestled at 3900 feet Above Mean Sea Level on the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges in central Kerala. Vagamon was a lesser-known or offbeat location in Kerala and offers off-beat tourist places for travellers.
Famous Places in Vagamon Hills for An Unforgettable Experience
1. Thangalpara
The evergreen Shola grassland of the Western Ghats is the best to access via hiking in Thangalpara. A huge round-shaped monolith granite rock on this hill is named Thangalpara, and 30-minute mild trek from the main road. It is a paradise for photographers, couples, and nature lovers. You will have a flight-like view as mountain mists flow down near your feet from this accessible mountain peak in Idukki. Sometimes, you cannot resist the cool blowing wind when you reach the top of this mountain peak. Thus, carry warm clothing, eye gear, binoculars, and photo/video cameras. Tourists plug here during sunrise and sunset hours to see the clouds and mountain mists flowing like heaven with sunrise and sunset hours.
Visiting Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: Nil
Trip Duration: Around 2 hours
2. Vagamon Meadows
Vagamon’s mountainous topography has lush green meadows, which is why Mallu calls it the Mini Switzerland of Kerala. It is a grassland paradise for young couples and honeymooners. Hiking and photography are the best things to do in Vagamon Meadows. Visit here during the sunrise to see floating fogs above the Shola grassland. You will feel that topography when you come by scenic mountain drive throughout Vagamon hills. Many places have roadside parking to view the meadows with mountain mists. These meadows are now famous sightseeing among wedding photographers, Vagamon eye-soothing place to sit and relax with Mother Nature with floating mists like heaven on earth. The vast meadows of this place make Vagamon a unique scenic mountain on the Western Ghats.
Entry Fee: Nil
Visiting hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trip Duration: Around 3 hours
3. Marmala Waterfalls
Is there any aquatic place to visit in Vagamon Hills? It is Marmala Waterfalls. Tourists, couples, and honeymooners must visit these sightseeing between December to January because these months are non-slippery, and you can go near the waterfalls, as the water flow is mild. Couples seeking privacy can camp here in the forest near the streams, rolling stones, and boulders. Most of the Vagamon honeymoon tour package includes this aquatic attraction. The falling water from the falls and the flowing streams sound and the green mountainous forest cover will relax your mind. Bathing and swimming in the streams of this waterfall are allowed during the non-rainy season. During monsoon rain, milky water engulfs like anything from Marmala Waterfalls.
Visiting hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trip Duration: Around 2 hours
Entry Fee: Nil
4. Vagamon Pine Forest
The pine forest in Vagamon hills makes you feel like Switzerland’s alpine forests and is one of the best places to visit in Vagamon. You will feel it when you drive from Elappara to Vagamon Town. Winter season is the best to visit here to see the pine forest’s beauty with mountain fogs surrounding them. Hiking in this pine forest will make you feel like you are in the Swiss Alps. The Kerala Tourism Development Board promotes this place as a Pine valley in Vagamon. It is why Vagamon is a mini Switzerland of Kerala. If you are lucky, you will find Mollywood film shooting going on here. It is family-friendly, where kids can play hide and seek behind the pine trees. It is advisable to carry food if you wish to spend half a day trip here.
Visiting hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trip Duration: Around 2 hours
Entry Fee: INR 10/- and Camera INR 100/-
5. Uluppuni Top Station
Suppose you wish to see the pine valley, Vagamon meadows, lakes, and waterfalls from the top viewpoint. In that case, Uluppuni Top Station is the accessible peak where you can see Vagamon surrounding hills at 360 degrees during the Vagamon tour. A day trip is essential if you go hiking to reach the top station or viewpoint, and before reaching the top station, you will hike through dense forest cover and shoal grasslands. Yet, this place is not elderly-friendly as the access by road is limited which make this sightseeing one of the best places to visit in Vagamon. Jeep is the only vehicle to get here as the terrain is with stones, and the vehicle must have high ground clearance. You will also see the vastness of the Western Ghats from this top-accessible mountain peak.
Visiting hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Trip Duration: Around 5 hours
Entry Fee: Nil
Frequently Asked Questions?
A.Vagamon resorts are the best options for hotels while on a Vagamon tour. Standard and premium resorts are for couples, honeymooners, groups, corporate, and families. Tourists on a 3-day tour can book Vagamon resorts online.
A. Yearly, thousands of foreign tourists visit Vagamon, one of the hill stations in Idukki that offers many places to visit in Vagamon for travellers. It is apart from domestic tourists from all over India. Keralites speak Hindi and English apart from their native language Malayalam.
A. During the rain, hill slides happen in the entire Idukki district. It will take more than 2 days to clear the roadblocks at different places. During rain, Vagamon is most hit by lightning. It is why tourists must refrain from roaming around Vagamon.
Conclusion
Visiting Vagamon will be memorable among the hill stations in the Himalayas of south India. Travel Package for Vagamon is available as a day trip 3 days and a weeklong tour. If you wish to see all the Tourist Places To Visit in Kerala, most of the Idukki tour includes a half-day or one-day trip. Booking in advance is essential during the Vagamon peak season from December to May. It will save you a lot of money as well.
