Thangal Para in Kolahalamedu, Vagamon is one of the Muslim pilgrim centers but every one can enter irrespective of their religion and visit. The location is on the way to Vagamon from Elapara to the left side exit of the main route after view point, pine valley, Meadows. Legend says that around 800 years ago, […]
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Vagamon Meadows or Mottakkunnu (in Malayalam) is an awesome place to hangout with your family along with some adventure sports. It is located between Vagamon to Elappara route. Its currently maintained by DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council). An entrance fee is there to enter – Rs.20 for adults, Rs10 for kids in the age 5
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Vagamon Pine Forest is one of the major tourist spots of the region. This is a man made forest which was built during the British rule of India, which still stands today overlooking the enchanting Vagamon Valley. You will have to park your vehicle in the nearby parking space and have to walk through a
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The Vagamon Orchidarium and Floriculture project is up on Elappara – Pullikkanam road. This is a unique venture by Kerala Forest Development Corporation Limited. There is a large collection of varieties of orchids and varieties of roses. They are all well arranged in a vast area of land – around 15 hectares. This is a
Kurishumala is one of the must visit places if you ever go to Vagamon. Even though this is primarily a Christian pilgrimage site, this is a fantastic trekking point for all travelers. Your journey starts at the base – Kallillakavala. As you walk upwards the hill, there are 14 crosses (known as ‘Way of the
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Karikadu View Point is located a few kms away from Vagamon.. Its a pretty great pitstop on the way to Wagamon when you travel via Erattupetta. The view point tower with the statue of tiger on top is unfinished at the moment of my visit. The distant view from here is just breathtaking. You will
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Malankara dam is an earth cum masonry dam constructed across Thodupuzha river mainly for irrigation purposes. It also has a small hydroelectric project – 10.5MW. The artificial lake born from the dam covers an area of approximately 11 sq km. Its located in Muttom, Thodupuzha Taluk, Idukki District, Kerala. This dam is open for tourists
Uravappara Sree Subramanya Swami Temple is also known by the name ‘Malayala Palani’. Its located in Olamattom near Thodupuzha in Idukki district, Kerala State, South India. Its around 100km from my home town Thrissur, around 63 km from Eranakulam. It is situated approximately at a height of 500 ft above mean sea level. Lord Muruga
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St. Mary’s Church is located in Vadakkumnuri, Peringottukara, Thrissur district, Kerala State, South India. The church was established in 1907 and comes under the St. Antony’s Forane Church, Pazhuvil. Its around 20km from Thrissur town via Ammadam – Alappad – Chazhoor route. There are regular buses from Sakthan bus stand to Triprayar via this route.
St. Joseph Church is located in Manalur West. Manalur or Manaloor is a small village in Thrissur district, Kerala State, South India. The church was established in 1971 comes under the St. Mary’s Nativity Forane Church, Kandassankadavu. Its around 18km from Thrissur town via Kanjani. There are buses from Sakthan Stand to Vadanappilly, you need