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Vagamon hill station is comprised of a beautiful series of hillocks, valleys and cascading waterfalls that make it the

ideal getaway for tourists. Take a walk along the narrow, mist covered zigzag roads that wind up the hills and
experience true bliss. For adventure seekers, there is an option of trekking, para gliding or rock climbing.

The hill station has a chain of 3 beautiful hills called Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurismala that give an enchanting
feel to this beautiful hill station. So visit Vagamon hill station to experience eternal bliss and peace of mind.

The Vagamon hill station offers you a unique and different environ in comparison to other hill stations of Kerala.
Besides, being abundant in natural beauty, the place also offers space for spiritual activities. The peaceful
surroundings with cool and soft breeze blowing across the valley makes it a perfect place for meditation. If you are
willing to experience the peace of mind then Vagamon provides you, the perfect conditions.

Vagamon Kurisumala

Kurisumala is a Christian pilgrim centre and one of the


main attractions at vagamon. The main day of attraction
is on Good Friday. This is where hundreds of devotees
from far and near converge during the holy week and
after to climb the hill carrying wooden crosses.

Muruganmala

Murugan Mala, to the east of Kurisumala, is a hill that


houses a rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
Hundreds of devotees visit the place every year.
.

Thangal Para

A journey of about five kilometers from Vagamon, down


the Elappara route, will take you to the Thangal Para,
place of religious significance to Muslims. There is a
Durgah here which is the resting place of Husrath Sheikh
Fariduddin Baba, a Sufi saint, who is believed to have
reached Kerala from Afghanistan about 800 years ago.
Ganjusakkar (a sweet dish) is the main offering here and
the festival, Uroos, is conducted during the month of
April.
Kurisumala Ashram

Kurisumala Ashram, a monastery for Christian ascetics,


who have belief in the Christianity along with the Indian
spiritual beliefs, is worth visiting a place in Vagamon.

Kurisumala Ashram is at the heart of the Sahya


Mountains, which run parallel to India's south west
coast. It is a place sanctified by the breeze which blows
softly across the valleys and by the overwhelming beauty
of the creation, and the mediative thoughts which arise
from the depth of silence. Even today people move to the
mountains in search of peace of mind and of God-
experience.
Water falls

At vagamon there are several waterfalls with grassy


hillocks stretching into the forest on one side and ending
at the cliff on the other. This large tract of land has a
small stream originating at the lake and going through.

Water falls and the ravine. The steep hill tract which
provides access to the water fall area is along the ridge
and there can be many pavilions along that to enjoy rain,
wind, and the infinite view of the hillscapes. There can
also be performance podiums with the mountainous
landscape as the background.

Pine Forest

Need some Privacy and that too on the natures lapThis is the place to
be. Be it having a nap in the pines or having a long stride through the
Pines, you will forget everything that you have had at your Office or what
ever. You cant miss it.. Keep some time aside to enjoy this place - The
Vagamon Pines, we assure you, you dont want to leave this place so
soon.. or worse NEVER!

Green Meadows

Imagine Plush Green Grass Lands with cool breeze


going around all day long and you in middle of all
this.. You probably should be here!, thats right
Vagamon Grass Lands you can find it everywhere at
Vagamon No Better Place than this. You see the never
ending hills of Vagamon all round you and no one to
disturb you, You and your Peace of Mind. Thats it
when you are here.

Rocky out crop

The steep rocky hill tract is almost mountainous in


character. The cliff and ravine topography area is ideal for
adventure activities that would attract people who like
gliding, rope climbing, jumping and the like. There can be
viewing pavilions too, as gufas in the vertical surface of
the hill which would attract people for staying inside. This
can be carved out of the rocks and would provide an
adventurous stay.

Wild Orchid

In Vagamon we can find a wide variety of orchids. The


orchids are flowers of exquisite beauty and variety of
patterns belong to one of the largest family, the
Orchidaceae .

Tea Estate

You can witness one of the greatest tea estates in Kerala,


here. There are many tea estate and the major ones are
Pulikkanam Estate, MMJ Plantations. You can get
permission from the Estate office and have a walk through
the estate gardens and this for sure is going to be a worth
the time you spend here.

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