The postcard pretty tourist spot of Vagamon that is nestled at an altitude of over 1100 above sea level is emerging as an internationally acclaimed paragliding destination in Kerala. Vagamon could be your quiet offbeat hill station in your Kerala tour packages. If you are a forest lover, the first place you should visit in Vagamon is the Vagamon Pine forest, which is the main tourist spot of this place. Very famous tourist place for movie shootings, actually Vagamon forest is a man made forest which was created during the British era. This forest overlooks the entire Vagamon valley and is a beautiful destination where you can go for a long walk with your loved once, or just sit under the pine tree and take a breathe in the fresh mountain air.
The other popular tourist attraction in Vagamon tour packages is the Marmala Waterfall, which is one of the main top draws of the area. Situated along the Erattupetta route, the Marmala Waterfall is an epitome of the serenity and tranquillity of Vagamon itself. Nestled amidst beautiful greenery, the waterfall is falls inside a private estate, was an obscure, undiscovered spot till even a few years ago. Today, however, it is a major tourist destination frequented by visitors all year round.
The vast tracts of grasslands, the unobtrusive rolling hills and the windy weather conditions makes it an ideal spot to experience the adventure activity of paragliding. A relatively new sport in Kerala, this thrilling sporting activity enjoys an impressive fan following of adventure lovers who love the thrills of a free flight like a bird. If you are looking for an off the beaten adventure activity in your Kerala holiday packages, then paragliding will be a perfect choice. Paragliding lets you enjoy a bird’s view of the panoramic views around the destination, defy the gravity and enjoy a adventurous ride in the air.
Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the famous activity among adventure enthusiasts. The wings are spread in a safe open area on a mountain slope, the lines are checked for tangles and the canopy is attached to the harness. The pilot runs down the slope, leaving the canopy that open like an umbrella overhead and after a few more strides, the pilot becomes airborne. The glider can be controlled by pulling down the control lines, one at a time to turn and then applying both brakes for safe landing.
Tandem Paragliding
Well suited for those who are doing paragliding for the first time, tandem paragliding lets the paraglider to enjoy the fun of paragliding without actually steering the paraglider. In Tandem Paragliding lesson, the instructor flies a glider that has two seating capacity and can handle over a 500 lb payload. After a safety briefing you are all set to take off. While the instructor handles the safety aspects, you can enjoy the spectacular sights from mid air and experience the joy of paragliding at its best.
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