General Infirmation :
Altitude : 3500 feet above sea Level
Temrature : 10 - 25 degree
Vagamon - Introduction :
In the midst of tea gardens and hills all around, Vagamon is a delightful hill station and a favourite for trekking. Situated at a height of 1100 metres above sea level, the hill station has to be experienced, not read about.Vagamon is part of the country's ecotourism project. With green hills all around, lush velvety lawns and the cool mountain breezes, Vagamon is a perfect getaway for city-dwellers. The hill station is well-known for its Indian brand of Christianity which can be witnessed at the small church on top of the Kurisumala hill with its monastery for Christian ascetics. These monks follow the Christian faith along Indian spiritual traditions and Gandhian thought. The dairy farm managed by the Kurisumala monks is a must visit. The other tourist attractions around Vagamon are the Bird Sanctuary at Kumarakom and the hill resorts at Munnar and Kodaikanal.
Accessibility :
By Air : The nearest airport to the Vagamon hill station is the Cochin International Airport.
By Rail : Kottayam railway station is the nearest railway station to Vagamon hills.
By Road : Vagamon hills can be easily reached from anywhere in Kottayam, Kerala as the place is well connected by a wide network of roads.
Places to Visit :
Lake :
The entertainment center and related activities like boating leisure walking etc. could be organized around the lake. Lawned rolling hills and flowers that grow along the ground can be provided as a part of the landscaping. This should be developed with minimum intervention of built. This place (node) should be developed to communicate the essence of this site, to a passerby along the public road as this portion is visible from the road as a lake between three knolls. A stage for performance, crafts, arts center, pedestrian path etc. can concentrate around this node.
Wild Orchid :
The area is a stretch of rolling hills with green meadows.A unique cottage resort built in a rugged village style and is eco friendly in all features especially in the disposal of water, conservation of resources, building material use and construction techniques. A total of 50 cottages are coming up on one side of a beautiful lake and common facilities like restaurant, theatre etc. on other bank of the lake.
