Vagamon - A Foodie's Delight

  1. Day 1: Kurisumala Dairy Farm
    30 minutes (14.5 km) from Vagamon town

    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.

  2. Day 2: Clay Pot Restaurant
    1 hour 20 minutes (37.4 km) from Kurisumala Dairy Farm

    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.

  3. Day 3: Vagamon Heights
    30 minutes (13.8 km) from Clay Pot Restaurant

    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.

  4. Day 4: Summer Sand Hill Resort
    1 hour 5 minutes (31.5 km) from Vagamon Heights

    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.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kurisumala Dairy Farm (1 hour, ₹ 200 for milkshakes and dairy products)
  • Clay Pot Restaurant (1.5 hours, ₹ 400 for a full-course meal)
  • Vagamon Heights (30 minutes, ₹ 250 for biscuits and bread)
  • Summer Sand Hill Resort (2 hours, ₹ 2000 for a meal with drinks)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 2850

Useful Tips

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.

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