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Gavi - Vagamon Camping

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Manjumala-Vagamon , Kerala

Highlights

Panoramic View

Family Friendly

Complete Wilderness

About the campsite

Located amidst Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi & Konni Reserve; Sathram is a land of emerald green mountains interspersed with beautiful tea plantations & dense forests. Sathram used to be the traditional Sabarimala route. Word Sathram means a resting place in Tamil & Malayalam. Devotees used to rest at the lemon grass meadows of Sathram before they begin their arduous trek through dense forests of Sabarimala. Unique mound like meadows around Sathram make for a great off-road driving place.

About Wild Aura:
Overlooking Gavi - Periyar Tiger Reserve & Famous "Pullmedu' of Sabarimala; Wild Aura is a state of the art Camping site designed to offer an immersive experience in the wild for campers & nature enthusiasts.

Campsite is located in an enviable, beautifully landscaped cardamom farm with a tropical garden. Filled with endemic flora & fauna; the campsite has a healing effect.

The Campsite is located
25 Kms from Kumily / Thekkady
90 Kms from Kottayam & Theni
100 Kms from Munnar
Nearest Airport: Madurai & Kochi
Nearest Railwaystation: Kottayam, Theni, Madurai & Dindigul
Easiest way to reach from Bangalore & Chennai is arrive at Kumily & avail a 40 min jeep pickup at an additional cost

Campsite-2

Camping is an activity that takes you as far away from civilization & as close to nature as possible. Camp above the clouds - Vagamon does exactly that. It takes you right out of your cubicles, hectic city life, mundane routine and puts you right into Nature’s wonderland called Vagamon.

Vagamon, also called the Scotland of Asia is a gorgeous little hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala. With people frequenting even the tiniest of the hill stations around us Vagamon comes as a breath of fresh air that still remains untouched.

Offering breath-taking views of the Western Ghats & the valley below; wake up within the idyllic serenity of the distant mountains & surreal sight of clouds below you. Situated 1:30 hours away from Kumily, you can spend your days exploring the nature trails leading to virgin streams or simply relax with a book as you soak up the fresh mountain air and tranquillity of woods. - It’s a paradise for nature lovers.

Activities

Nature Walk

Campfire

Wildlife Spotting

Amenities

Western Toilets

Electricity in cottage

Charging Points in cottage

Safety Features

Gated Private Campsite

First Aid Kit

Itinerary

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Day 1

Noon:

Waterfalls Visit
Reach Kumily & head straight to a waterfalls for a refreshing dip, if waterlevels are low we will go to Parunthumpara view point

Check In Check-in at 2.30 pm followed by welcome black tea & Tent allocation

Jeep Safari.
Go on a thrilling off-road jeep safari to Sathram. This is a paid activity and can be arranged at Rs. 2000/jeep. A jeep can accommodate upto 7 people

Farm Walk
Return from off-roading, relax at the common lounge followed by Tea & Snacks.

Night:

Campfire
Enjoy campfire followed by Dinner (Chapati, Kerala Parotta, Veg Curry, Chicken Curry, Ghee Rice & Pickle)

Day 2

Morning:

Nature Walk
Wake up at leisure & go on a guided nature walk to spot birds

Check Out Finish breakfast (Idly, Sambar, Chutney, Fruits, Bread & Jam, Boiled Egg & Milk Tea) & check-out at 11.00 noon

Noon:

Check In Check-in to the campsite 2

Hiking
Finish lunch & hike to the tent area (approx 1.5 kms). If you opt for Jeep pickup, you could either reach the tent area by Jeep or load your luggage in the Jeep & hike to the tent area

Sunset Hike
Settle into your tents, explore campsite & start for a sunset hike to a nearby peak (1.5 kms)

Night:

Campfire
Return from the hike, finish tea & biscuits, relax for a bit and assemble for Campfire

Stargazing
Post campfire finish dinner & indulge in a magical DIY stargazing experience. This would be a self-taught experience through Sky Map / Sky View app

Day 3

Morning:

Check Out Wake up to the magical sight of frothing clouds below you. Take a refreshing stroll to the peak for clicking pics & return to the campsite for breakfast. Post breakfast pack your bags & checkout

Vagamon Meadows Visit
Visit one of the most unique landscapes of South India - Vagamon Meadows. This would be a self-explore activity if you are travelling using your own mode of transport

Pine Forest Visit
Head to Vagamon Pine forest to click photographs. And from there return to your respective destinations

Included in the price:

Cost Includes:

Stay in Camping Tents with Mattress, Sleeping Bags / Blankets etc.
Campfire
Day 1 Lunch, Dinner, Tea & Biscuits
Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Breakfast
Guide to Waterfalls / Stream Visit (If waterlevels are low we will go to Parunthumpara view point)
Guide Charges
Waterfalls Visit
Vagamon Meadows Visit
Campfire

Cost Excludes:
Transportation from your respective locations
Rs.200/vehicle for Waterfalls parking
Anything else other than the ones mentioned in Inclusions

Important Info

Campsite 1:
Check-in: 12.30 pm on Day 1
Check-out: 10.30 am Day 2

Campsite 2:

Check-in: 12.30 pm on Day 2
Check-out: 11.00 am Day 3

Cost Includes:

Cost Excludes:
Transportation from your respective locations
Rs.200/vehicle for Waterfalls parking
Anything else other than the ones mentioned in Inclusions

*Strictly No Alcohol *No Smoking *

Cancellation Policy:

- 75% refund for all cancellations done 7 days before the date of stay
- No refund for cancellations within 7 days from the date of stay
- Booking dates cannot be transferred / rescheduled
- In case of govt. imposed lockdowns / Covid disruptions, an option to reschedule booking to any other date within a year will be given. No refund will be issued.
- Refunds if any will be credited to the source account in 7 working days

Campsite Rules

No Alcohol

No Smoking

No Littering

Valid ID required

How to get here?

1) Reach Kumily by bus from Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore etc., and avail jeep transport at 1260/seat
- There are no trains to Kumily
2) Travel end to end on your own by car/bike (location will be shared)
3) Avail end-to-end transport from Chennai to Chennai at 3675/seat (Non-AC semi sleeper + Jeep) *

Map

Exact location to be shared on booking