Kottayam's own hill station, two hours away: misty pine forest, rolling green meadows below the Kurisumala skyline, a quiet lake and big valley views from Thangalpara.
Highlights: Pine forest, Meadows & lake, Paragliding (opt.), Thangalpara views
Itinerary
7:00 AM — Pickup Kottayam railway station · Kottayam KSRTC bus station · your hotel in town (Breakfast stop at Pala)
9:45 AM — Pine forest Walk under tall pines on the slopes just outside Vagamon town. (Entry own expense)
11:00 AM — Vagamon meadows & lake Rolling grass hills with the Kurisumala view, then the calm lake. Lunch in town, own expense.
1:30 PM — Adventure park, Kolahalamedu Paragliding in season and the glass bridge, when open. (Paid direct · operators confirm)
3:00 PM — Thangalpara Hilltop rocks and a shrine with sweeping views over the valleys. (Easy uphill walk)
6:45 PM — Drop-off Kottayam station, KSRTC bus station, or your own stop in town
Good to know
🪂 Paragliding & glass bridge: Paragliding runs in season and only when the weather allows; pay the operator directly. The glass bridge has been closed for strengthening — we tell you before the trip if it's open.
🌧️ Weather: Mist rolls in most afternoons; grass slopes are slippery after rain. Best from September to May; heavy-rain alerts can close viewpoints or the trip.
⛰️ Hill road: The last hour climbs a narrow road from Erattupetta via Theekoy. Prone to motion sickness? Sit in front and skip a heavy breakfast.
👟 Walking: Meadows, pine forest and Thangalpara involve short uphill walks. Elderly guests can enjoy most views close to the road.
