Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Top 10 destinations in Kerala

Vagamon

Vagamon (Malayalam: വാഗമണ്‍) is a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Idukki district of Kerala, India.

It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a summer midday.

It is situated 1,100 meters above sea level.

Vagamon also known as the 'Scotland of Asia', was discovered by the British who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon.

National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon on their directory of the '50 most attractive places to visit in India’.

Places of Interest

Kurisumala: Kurisumala means 'Mountain of the holy cross'. Kurisumala monastery situated on the Kurisumala hill, is a famous pilgrimage center for the Nazrani Catholics where cross put-up in each sub hill stations. The nearby Kurisumala Ashram is an abode of calm and spiritual delight. This hill area includes 12 sub mounds where pilgrims visit. Travelers can enjoy trekking and climbing this high hill. The area is fully surrounded with Tea estates and lakes.
Indo-Swiss Project Diary Farms: Indo-Swiss Project dairy farms is situated on the Kurisumala hill. The dairy farm is managed by the Kurisumala monks.
Vagamon Meadows: The rolling green meadows of Vagamon has a lake amidst them. It has for long been a favorite location for shooting movie songs.
Pine Forests: A valley having huge lofty pine trees lined in rows.
Thangal Hill: This is a center of Muslim pilgrimage. There is an ancient cave though which one can walk for kilometers. A suicide point is also situated here.
Mooppanpara: It is a v-shaped canyon, one of the admired view points as well acknowledged as a suicide point. The outlook from the summit of the strenuous climb is amazing.
Murugan Hill: It is situated near to Thangal Para. A Murugan temple is situated which is devoted to Lord Muruga with gorgeous stone age carving.

How to reach Vagamon

By Air

Cochin internatonal airport is nearest airport.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Kottayam railway station.

By Road

There are several bus transportation is available to get into Vagamon. State and private bus facilities are frequently available.

Weather

In summer 22-25°c and in winter 10-18°c and best visited throughout the year.

32 °C

Humidity: 43%
Wind : From West at 11 kph

Forecast for Next 3 days

Friday

mostlycloudy
32°C |24°C

Saturday

partlycloudy
34°C |24°C

Sunday

mostlycloudy
33°C |24°C

Best Time To Visit : JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Top 10 Destination in kerala(munnar)

Munnar

Listed below are the places to see in Munnar or Places of tourist interest

Munnar has a long list of the sightseeing points; we are going to show you key places of tourist interest in Munnar and explain about a few more. The drive to Munnar from Kochi is a scenic drive and an eye soothing exercise . As you traverse Tripunithura, Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam you get to see city and village life in various forms. The climb starts from the Neriamangalam and you start enjoying the forest while feeling a drop in temperature.

Gateway to Munnar -Neriamangalam Bridge

From Neriangalam till Adimali its a mix of village life and forest. Adimali is the town before Munnar and it is from here the hotels and resort start until you reach Pallivasal where you get to see the first glimpse of tea gardens

Munnar tea gardens

As you move further you get to see lovely tea estates and factories; also enroute are the feeder pipes which propel the Hydro Electric power in Munnar

Feeder Pipes to Hydro Electric Project Munnar

Once you check into the hotel in the city or at a resort on the resorts you may unwind or proceed for sightseeing. It generally starts with the Eravikulam National park where the the endangered breed of Nilgiri Thars can be seen.

Eravikulam National Park Munnar

From here you move on to the TATA tea Museum which is a landmark and a MUST VISIT place of interest

TATA Tea Museum at Munnar

From here you move on to the Floriculture center where you get to see a variety of flowers , shrubs, creepers and cactus.

Floriculture centre Munnar

Floriculture Centre Munnar 1

Going on further you get to see a natures wonder. One tree that has been a home to many beehives!!!!!!!!!!!!Its an incredible sight to see and believe.

Munnar Beehive Tree

You drive further to reach the Madupetty Dam and Kundala dam which a favourite haunt for tourist and these are exceptional scenic spots

Madupetty Dam outlet

Madupetty Dam at Munnar

Munnar Kundala Dam

Munnar has lots to offer more scenic spots like Top Station, Sunset point, Marayoor, Chinar etc are there besides seasonal joints like Spice Plantations, Elephant ride, Binocular points etc do crop up as well.