250 acres of abandoned plantation turned living retreat — fringed by a hundred acres of virgin forest, wild and unchanged for a century.
Sprawling among 250 acres of farmland, Vagamon Heights grew from what was once a forgotten plantation. The old estate character was kept intact — every mossy wall, every creeping vine — while the open spaces were quietly reimagined as a destination for those who still know how to slow down.
Fringed by 100 acres of virgin forest, the estate still treasures the exotic flora and fauna as it did perhaps a century back. Rare species of trees and entwining creepers are preserved exactly as they have always been.
"The native flora, the exotic fauna, the hush of a forest that has never been cleared — it is all still here."
Vagamon Heights · Est. Thankakanam Estate
Most Loved
A full guest house with 2 bedrooms, living room, foyer and private dining room. Ideal for two families who want their own little world within the estate. Wake to the sound of the wind moving through the trees and nothing else.
A tastefully done villa brushing the dense forest. Two bedrooms, a living room, and a Jeroka with rolling hillocks in every direction. At night, the ambience, the tranquil, and the company of the crickets may arise the dreamer in you.
A private balcony overlooking the forest and an open deck for spending mornings pensively. Two Woodpecker cottages are available, each for couples or honeymooners who came for quiet and found exactly that.
Economy-priced and a kilometre from the activity centre. Four bedrooms, a living room, sleeping space for twelve. Designed for touring youth and groups who want the estate at full volume. Jeep transfers included.
A cozy single-room cottage in the typical Kerala architectural style, adjacent to The Woodside. Ideal for honeymooners who want nothing elaborate — just the forest, the light, and each other.
Adventure
All-weather tents in a forest clearing — or the location of your choosing. Sleeps 1 to 4 per tent. Total capacity for 22 adults. Built for those who came to the estate not to look at it, but to actually live in it.
Estate safari, boating, and campfire are included with every stay. No extra charge, no optional add-on. The estate itself is the experience.
"Not a resort activity schedule. Just the estate, doing what it has always done."
Explore 250 acres on jeep trails cutting through plantation and forest. Spot wildlife and feel the true scale of the land beneath you.
Take to the water at a pace that matches the surroundings. Early mornings on the lake with mist still hanging low are something else.
Trails through the 100-acre virgin forest. The terrain is raw and honest. A guide accompanies every trek into the deeper sections.
Evenings around the fire with the forest as backdrop. Unhurried, unscheduled, and exactly what you came here for. Included always.
All rates are in Indian Rupees. Government taxes apply as per current rates. Weekday bookings receive up to 25% off rack rates.
| Accommodation | Configuration | Rate (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Shadows | 2 BR · Living Room · Foyer · Dining · 2 Families | ₹14,000 |
| The Woodside | 2 BR · Living Room | ₹12,750 |
| Four Gables | 3 BR · Living Room · Sleeps 12 | ₹12,000 |
| Nestling | 1 BR · Living Room | ₹6,000 |
| Woodpecker Top | 1 Large BR | ₹5,500 |
| Woodpecker Down | 1 BR | ₹5,000 |
| Groups | Triple sharing | ₹1,750 /person |
| Camping | Tented accommodation | ₹1,250 /person |
| Extra Bed | Per night, per person | ₹750 /night |
"We came for a weekend and stayed for a week. There is something about this place that makes time move differently. The forest in the morning, the campfire at night — I am not sure we were ready to leave."
Priya & Anand M. — Bangalore"We stayed in The Woodpecker for our honeymoon. The balcony overlooking the forest, the silence, the estate safari at dawn — all of it was more than we expected. We will be back."
Rohan & Sneha K. — Mumbai"Booked The Woodside for a family reunion. Fifteen of us, all under one estate. The jeep safari through the plantation, the fire at night, the hills in the morning mist — it felt like the world paused."
The Nair Family — Kochi