Pullikkanam: The Scenic Gem Above Vagamon You Must Explore
Most visitors to Vagamon never venture to Pullikkanam. They arrive in Vagamon town, visit the lake, drive to the meadows, and leave without knowing that 10 minutes up the road sits a highland village with arguably the most dramatic scenery in the entire plateau region. Pullikkanam is Vagamon's best-kept secret — and the home of Simons Holidays.
Where is Pullikkanam?
Pullikkanam (also spelled Pullikkanam Po) is a village on the upper reaches of the Vagamon plateau, in Idukki district, Kerala. It sits roughly 1,100 metres above sea level on a prominent ridge that offers views across multiple valleys simultaneously. The village is small — a handful of homestays, some tea estates, and Simons Holidays — making it feel genuinely off the beaten track even as Vagamon gets busier each year.
Eagle View Point
The most famous landmark in Pullikkanam, Eagle View Point is a natural rock outcrop on the ridge that gives unobstructed 180-degree views across the valley below. At sunrise, the valley is usually filled with mist, creating the appearance of a sea of clouds stretching to the horizon. At sunset, the light turns the valley walls into strata of gold and amber. It is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Kerala's highland region.
The Tea Estates of Pullikkanam
The estates surrounding Pullikkanam are some of the most scenic in the Vagamon region. Unlike some of the more tourist-trodden estates near Vagamon town, these remain working commercial plantations with minimal tourist infrastructure — which makes walking through them feel authentic and genuinely quiet.
The Mist Experience at Pullikkanam
Pullikkanam's ridge position means it catches cloud cover differently to the valley below. On many evenings, you are literally inside a cloud — mist thick enough to cut the visibility to 10 metres. Then, in a matter of minutes, the cloud passes and the full panorama reappears. This cycle of concealment and revelation is endlessly fascinating to watch from the resort's terrace or your balcony.
Simons Holidays: The Best Stay in Pullikkanam
There is only one resort-quality property in Pullikkanam that combines the location, amenities, and hospitality to deliver a truly premium hill-station stay: Simons Holidays. Perched on the ridge near Eagle View Point, the resort offers infinity pool views, private balcony rooms, and a team that genuinely loves showing guests what makes this place special.
How to Get to Pullikkanam
Pullikkanam is approximately 90 km from Kochi Airport and 80 km from Kottayam Railway Station. The road from Vagamon town to Pullikkanam is a 10–15 minute drive on a winding mountain road. Simons Holidays offers airport and station transfers.
Book Your Pullikkanam Stay
Experience Vagamon's most dramatic scenery from the best address in Pullikkanam. Book at Simons Holidays or call +91 7907758173.