Vagamon
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Rolling meadows and pine forests at about 1,100 metres, with a paragliding site and a monastery hill, a popular day trip from Thekkady.
Vagamon lies about 45 km northwest of Thekkady. Its main features are the rolling green meadows (Vagamon Meadows), artificial pine forests and tea gardens. Thangalpara, the Kurisumala monastery hill and Murugan Mala are known as the 'three hills'. Paragliding flights run from October to May and need to be booked in advance. The hilltops are often foggy, and clouds usually roll in during the afternoon. You can visit on a one-day return by hired car, or stay overnight locally.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Panchalimedu
- Parunthumpara
- Vandiperiyar Tea Estates
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Mudra Cultural Centre
- Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
- Kumily Spice Market
- Chellarkovil Viewpoint