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Step beyond your accommodation and wander through the tea plantations that surround the property. These informal walks allow you to experience the landscape at your own comfort while following estate paths that wind through rows of tea bushes and rolling hillsides. Along the way, you’ll observe daily activity within the plantations, enjoy changing views across the valley and pause at quiet spots to take photographs.

The route is suitable for guests looking for a relaxed outdoor experience rather than a strenuous hike. Whether you head out in the morning or late afternoon, these walks offer an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors and explore the surroundings.

Explore the landscapes around Vagamon by bicycle and discover a mix of countryside roads, tea plantations and rural trails. The routes pass through rolling hills, working estates and small local settlements, offering a rewarding way to experience the region beyond the usual viewpoints. Suitable for both relaxed riders and those seeking a longer outing, the trails vary in distance and terrain while remaining accessible to most guests.

Along the way, you’ll stop at scenic points overlooking the surrounding hills, capture photographs among the tea gardens and enjoy the fresh mountain climate. Cycling offers an active and enjoyable way to experience the character of this part of Kerala.

Walk through the tea estate surrounding the property and learn about one of Kerala’s most important agricultural traditions. Accompanied by knowledgeable staff, you’ll explore the plantation, see how tea bushes are cultivated and discover how leaves are selected for processing. Learn the technique of identifying and plucking the top two leaves and a bud, a key step in producing quality tea.

You’ll also try the process yourself while moving through the neatly maintained rows of tea plants. Traditional attire may be available for those interested, adding an enjoyable cultural element and photo opportunity during your time among the estate’s green landscapes.