Start the day with a visit to the Kurisumala Dairy Farm, which produces an array of dairy products. You can witness the farming process, feed calves, and they offer fresh milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese to purchase. If you want something quick, try their milkshakes made with fresh fruits.
If you're looking for a traditional Kerala lunch, Clay Pot Restaurant is a must-visit. They offer several fish curries, thali meals, and sardines with rice that are typical of this region. The restaurant uses authentic Kerala spices to prepare their dishes, which heighten the taste and flavour. Try their traditional Payasam, a sweet dish made with jaggery.
Vagamon Heights is a small and pretty family-run bakery that offers delicious cakes, biscuits, and other baked products. The bakery is well known amongst the locals for its freshly-baked bread. You can purchase a few tins of butter biscuits that one can munch on throughout the day.
Summer Sand Hill Resort's Garden Restaurant is a perfect place to conclude your food tour of Vagamon. It is quite pricey, but their ambiance is delightful. The menu is extensive, and the restaurant specializes in tandoori and grilled items. The lamb chops and beef steaks are popular and worth the cost. You can also enjoy a few drinks along with the meals.
If you have more time, you may visit the Palozhukum Para waterfall, or the Ilaveezhapoonchira valley that produce fresh fruits. If you want to combine sightseeing and food, visit the Pine Hill restaurant, which has a great view. If you're not into dairy, you can start your day with a cup of tea at the Holy Cross Estate or sit in Candy Swamp cafe to have something sweet along the way.