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Vagamon travel guide

Meadows, pine forest and paragliding

Vagamon
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Best time
Sep–May
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹1,200–8,000
Food a day
₹350–1,500
Nearest railhead
60 km away
Nearest airport
100 km away

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About Vagamon

A breezy, uncrowded plateau of rolling meadows, pine forest and tea, with paragliding and Kerala’s longest cantilever glass bridge.

Things to do in Vagamon

  1. Vagamon Meadows

    2 h · ₹30 entry

    Vagamon Meadows is a park in Vagamon, Kerala, known for its rolling grassy hills and natural environment in the Western Ghats. Located across district borders, it offers visitors a peaceful hill station setting.

  2. Pine Forest

    1 h · ₹30 entry

    Pine Forest in Vagamon is a peaceful park featuring a scenic planted pine tree grove. Visitors can enjoy a quiet walk surrounded by tall, straight trees in a serene hillside setting.

    Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the uneven ground among the tree roots

  3. Vagamon Paragliding

    1 h · ₹3,500 entry

    Vagamon Paragliding offers tandem flights over the green meadows of Vagamon, Kerala. Experience the joy of soaring high above the rolling hills and pine forests.

  4. Glass Bridge

    30 min · ₹500 entry

    A cantilever glass bridge set over the valley in Vagamon, Kerala. Walk across the transparent structure suspended high above the ground for unique views of the surrounding hills.

    Tip: Wear footwear that is easy to remove or follow the rules given at the counter regarding shoes on the glass

  5. Kurisumala

    2 h · Free

    Kurisumala is a serene hill of the cross located in Vagamon, Kerala. It features a tranquil monastery and offers a peaceful environment for visitors.

    Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the climb up the hill.

  6. Thangalpara

    1 h · Free

    Thangalpara in Vagamon is a prominent rock outcrop and a revered Sufi shrine. It offers a peaceful atmosphere high in the hills with wide views of the surrounding landscape.

    Tip: Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking on uneven rocky ground

Where to stay in Vagamon

  • Vagamon town

    ₹1,200–2,500

    Budget hotels.

  • Meadow resorts

    ₹3,000–8,000

    Cottages with valley views.

What to eat

  • Kerala meals

    local dish

    Simple meals and tea shops.

Good to know

  • Fog rolls in fast after 4 pm in the monsoon — drive carefully.

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