Set in splendid
isolation, 100 km away from Cochin International Airport
in Kerala, is the 24 acres of
absolute greenery and a trekker’s
paradise. This high altitude area extends in the form
of beautiful meadows, uneven hills, bewitching
valleys, dales and palatial lake with tea as the dominating
plant. It takes a number of twists and turns up the wooded
hills to get to the Vagamon
Hide Out that lies in the cuddle of this intoxicating
cocktail of nature.
Vagamon
Hide Out is the ultimate eco retreat, where you will
be able to get more intimate with the various moods of nature.
The fresh cool air of the verdant surroundings along with
plenty of activities here, make your stay at Vagamon truly
a lifetime experience. Look out for your winding
nature trail through various wooded elevations, including
green tea, cardamom and other plantations. Take a stroll
along the beautiful pathways paved with man-made cobbled
stones or trek the lush serene hills to enjoy the thrill
of mountaineering.
Accommodation at Vagamon Hide Out comes in the form of traditionally designed cottages, in three different styles. A row of jungle stones cottages stand on one side of the area, propped on wooden poles on the other side are the wooden cottages, while the third side is occupied by an array of clay cottages. All cottages overlook a fresh-green hued palatial pool. Local and eco-friendly materials like thatched roofs, bamboo and wooden poles are used in the construction of each of these cottages, mastered by local craftsmanship. Interiors of these cottages are carefully furnished so as to maintain the eco-friendly ambience and also steps have been taken to make the stay quite comfortable.
There is no fixed menu for guests at Vagamon Hide Out. Here one can pick out his choice of meal from nature’s menu itself. Whether you want to have fresh fish, game birds, poultry, rabbits or organically grown vegetables, you name it and it is right there at your dinner table ready to eat. Foods are prepared and cooked in traditional style with traditional appliances and served in purely ethnic cutleries and crockery like clay made dishes, bowls, pots, cups and mugs while you will also find tray made of bamboo sticks, spoons made of coconut shells and more. The cooking fuel is obtained from adjacent bio-gas plant, which is run by biodegradable waste like cow dung, vegetables and other leftovers.
While lost in the midst of scenic surroundings and ample serenity, Vagamon also arranges many interesting and relaxing activities for its guests. Go for the rejuvenation of your mind, body and soul with a meditation and yoga session or enjoy a great massage from skilled masseurs. Add a little more excitement to your stay by taking a dip into the lake or make a leap into the private pool fed with fresh spring water. One can also spend hours angling on the natural lake that houses an abounding population of fishes or go cruising on the lake in country boats or bamboo rafters. The evening also comes to live with bonfire accompanied by local folk music and dances.