About Vagamon

Vagamon Holiday Packages

Unblemished and still immaculate by the external world, Vagamon is among the most grand hill stations in Kerala! Situated on the Kottayam-Idukki outskirts, this appealing bumpy retreat is roosted at an astonishing height of 1,100m over the level of the ocean. This not-so-well-known hill station and is a hotspot for the people who crave for thrilling adventures on their vagamon tour packages.

Popular as one of the '50 Most Attractive Places to Visit in India' by National Geographic Traveler, this inspiring town in Kerala was found by the British authorities, who later started tea manors inside this region. On your visit with the vagamon package you will find that this beautiful hill station is protected by three entrancing slopes – Thangal, Murugan, and Krisumala and is situated on the edge of the Western Ghats. Specked with evergreen and ceaseless pine woods, magnificent cascades, and other characteristic wonders, a visit to Vagamon is an absolute necessity while on a Kerala trip.

Vagamon is bit by bit picking up consideration for being one of India's best spots to reach by the travel industry, with exercises, for example, trekking, rock climbing and paragliding being offered to voyagers with this vagamon holiday package.

6 Best Places to Explore in a Vagamon Tour Package

1. Vagamon Falls

What’s Special: Scenic surroundings

Nearby Attractions: Vagamon Pine Forest, Marmala Waterfall, Thangal Para

Timings: 6:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m

Distance From City: 20 Km

Transportation Option: Auto-rickshaw, cab, taxi

The Vagamon Falls is generally considered a picnic area where you refresh yourself amongst the vegetation and beautiful surroundings. Settled in the midst of abundant greenery, the cascade, which falls inside a private domain, was a dark, unfamiliar spot till even a couple of years prior.

2. Ulipooni Wildlife Sanctuary

What’s Special: Perfect picnic spot

Nearby Attractions: Vagamon Lake, Murugan Mala, Kurisumala Ashram

Timings: 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m

Distance From City: 21 Km

Transportation Option: Cab, bus

Unlike the image of a Wildlife Sanctuary, the Ulipooni Wildlife Sanctuary is a picnic spot. It is situated at a distance of 10kms from Vagamon and is famous for its cool climate. This place is a perfect spot for romantic couples to relax, and you can find them boating in the lake here.

3. Pine Hill

What’s Special: Peaceful surroundings and picturesque views

Nearby Attractions: Murugan Mala, Ulipooni Wildlife Sanctuary, Vagamon Lake

Timings: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m

Distance From City: 6 Km

Transportation Option: Cab, private car

Sometimes all you need is peace and calmness around you. This destination will provide you with the same. Though you won’t get much to see the pine hills around you will surely give you a lovely sight. A famous spot for motion picture shootings, Vagamon backwoods is really a man-made wood that was made during the British period.

4. Kurisumala

What’s Special: Famous pilgrimage site

Nearby Attractions: Thangal Hill, The Pattumalai Church, Mundakayam Ghat

Timings: NA

Distance From City: 5 Km

Transportation Option: Cab, auto-rickshaw

With these Vagamon packages you get to visit Kurisumala, it is a pilgrimage site in the hill station of Vagamon. Christian devotees from all over the place flock together during Good Friday week and offer prayers. This site is situated on the top of the hill and is one of the most popular destinations in Kerala.

5. Thangalpara

What’s Special: Natural rock formation and stunning views

Nearby Attractions: Murugan Hills, Vagamon Meadows Lake, Vagamon Hill

Timings: 24 hours

Distance From City: 6 Km

Transportation Option: Cab, auto-rickshaw

This spot is nothing more than a natural rock formation in a spherical shape and is perhaps the best site of Vagamon, offering stunning perspectives on the whole valley underneath, encompassed by mountains on the entirety of its sides. Thangalpara is basically an immense stone at the edge of a cliff, and it has strict essentialness as it was at one time the resting spot of Hasrath Sheik Fariduddin Baba, a venerated Sufi Saint.

6. Barren Hills

What’s Special: Lush green meadows

Nearby Attractions: Kurisumala Ashram, Marmala Waterfalls, Maramala Waterfalls

Timings: 24 hours

Distance From City: 3 Km

Transportation Option: Cab, walk, auto-rickshaw

Barren Hills in Vagamon is probably the best spot to visit, and relying upon the season wherein you go on an excursion, you can get the chance to see the slopes abandoned exposed to lavishness and back to uncovered again as the seasons continue cycling.

Best Time for a Vagamon Trip

Vagamon is an all year round destination, but here is a breakdown of all the seasons to help you plan a Vagamon trip.

Vagamon in Winter

The winter season in Vagamon starts in the month of October and lasts till February. It is a great time to visit the destination as the weather in these months is pleasant and ideal to explore all the sightseeing spots. The temperate usually ranges between 12 to 25 degrees Celsius during these months, making it ideal to travel to the destination.

Vagamon in Summer

The summer season in Vagamon starts in the month of March and lasts till May, the weather is quite pleasant around this time and is ideal to visit the destination and explore all the sightseeing points. The temperature usually ranges between 20-24 degrees celsius during these months which is ideal to visit places.

Vagamon in Monsoon

The Monsoon season in Vagamon starts in the month of June and lasts till September. The temperature usually ranges between 18 to 21 degrees Celsius during this time. It is the best time to witness the lush greenery and rich flora all around the destination. The weather is pleasant and ideal to visit around the place. It is also the peak season in Vagamon during these months.

How to Reach Vagamon?

By Air

The nearest airport to Vagamon is Cochin International Airport, which is well connected with all the major cities. From Cochin Vagamon is located at a distance of 100 km, one can hire a private cab/taxi or can take a bus to reach the destination.

By Train

Kottayam is the nearest railway station to Vagamon, which is at a distance of 64 km. Madurai is located at a distance of 149 km, from their one can hire a private taxi/cab or can take a bus to reach Vagamon.

By Road

Vagamon is located at a distance of 100 km Cochin, there are many taxies and buses available on the route. One can reach Cochin by flight, road or train and from there they can opt for local taxi or buses to reach Vagamon. There are many direct buses that operate to and from Cochin, Trivandrum, Madurai, Kottayam and Munnar.

7 Vagamon Tour Packages

Best Vagamon Tour Packages

Vagamon Tour Packages	Duration	Price*	Inclusions	Details
Weekend Escape to Vagamon With Alleppey	2 Nights / 3 Days	₹15000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Athirapilly Vagamon Thekkady Tour Package	4 Nights / 5 Days	₹17500/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Vagamon Varkala & Alleppey Tour Package	3 Nights / 4 Days	₹19000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Weekend Escape to Vagamon	2 Nights / 3 Days	₹7800/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Munnar Thekkady Vagamon Alleppey Tour Package	5 Nights / 6 Days	₹20000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details