Plantation valley

The Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd, the largest Plantation Company in public sector was formed in 1962, by the Government of Kerala with an initial share capital of RS. 750 Lakhs. The purpose of establishing the Plantation Corporation was to accelerate the agro-economic development of Kerala. No efforts have been spared to achieve this purpose in the four decades of its existence.The Plantation Corporation always maintained a very healthy state of affairs in production and human resource management.

The Corporation enjoyed profits rolling in all through its existence. Extensive estate holdings of the PCK have made it one of the largest plantation owners in the country. From a total 14,020 Ha, as much as 6,458 Ha, are under rubber.

 

 

Facilities

Harmonious mixing of the project works with the surrounding eco-system is the salient feature of this scheme, which will be a cynosure to the tourists who visit this place. As part of the pilot Farm Tourism Project, the Plantation Corporation perceived to implement the following facilities in the Project Area without disturbing the surrounding eco-system. At present, even the bare minimum facilities are not available to the tourists in Athirappilly and adjacent areas. Only a few small tea shops and make shift vendors are there around the tourist spot.

The Hindustan Beach Retreat

Varkala Kerala\'s newest travel destination has found a place in the world tourist map. A perfect place for those who like to holiday, unwind and do nothing, simply nothing at all. Hindustan Beach Retreat is a venture of the reputed Hindustan Textiles Group, based in Kannur, since 1939. One of Kerala\'s leading exporters of cotton handloom furnishing fabric and readywear to Europe, U S A and other countries around the world. The group has offices in most parts of the globe and has now forayed into the tourism sector in Kerala. The Hindustan Beach Retreat, Varkala is a resort that meets international standards of quality and service and is set to make a mark in the tourism circuit of God\'s own country.

Poovar Island Resort

Enveloped in serene Kerala backwaters, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the East and the majestic towering Ghats to the West, opening out to the ocean and a dream golden beach. Poovar Island Resort is a tropical paradise. Swaying coconut palms, endless golden sands, the ultramarine of the ocean, emerald backwaters, crimson sunsets and lush green vegetation create a magical ambience around you. Our distinctive Kerala resort is the ideal remote getaway location for a quiet holiday in spectacular natural surroundings. You can choose between floating cottages and land cottages for accommodation at our charming Kerala ayurveda resort and enjoy a boat cruise along the palm-fringed shores of bewitching backwaters.

The Isola Di Cocco

The Isola Di Cocco (\"The Island of Coconuts\"), a unique heritage resort cosseted by a coconut grove, residing on the banks of the river Poovar, at the juncture where the tranquil river embraces the roaring Arabian sea. Isola Di Cocco is tucked away in the southwestern tip of India in the State of Kerala - the internationally renowned tourist destination (projected as one of the 50 best \"must see destinations\" in the world by the National Geographic Traveller Magazine). The resort is virtually encircled by water. Here nature offers you her bountiful best - a riverbank, a beach, lakes, ponds and backwaters. Look out from the resort , and you see the river beyond which is the delightful private beach and yonder, the sea. A sense of exclusivity is evident immediately as you approach the entrance of Isola Di Cocco, which offers a warm and personal welcome. You will find secluded clusters of housing villas, each with its own balcony offering breath-taking viewsand reflecting typical Keralian architecture with flair. Lush, tropical landscaping, oceanfront pools and palm-laced stone walkways create a hideaway of tropical privacy. Isola Di Cocco is a heritage resort like no other. Here you have the river, the lakes, the backwaters, countryboat rides and what\'s more, Ayurveda. If you dream of relaxing in a heritage room or lying on the beach, lulled by the sound of waves and the rustling of palm fronds stirred by tropical trade winds, then Isola Di Cocco is just right for you.

Hotel Vagamon heights

Sprawling among 250 acres of farmland, Vagamon Heights is developed out of an abandoned plantation. Though the old plantation is retained, the open space is turned in to a tourist destination. It is not at the expense of its native charm. Fringed by a 100 acre virgin forest. Vagamon Heights still treasures the exotic flora and fauna as it did probably a century back. Rare species of trees and entwining creepers are well preserved.

Surrounded by gentle meadows and wooded hills, Vagamon heights sprawls across landscapes unspoiled by men and machine. There are flower beds, fruit groves and spice gardens adorning this old plantation. In addition to a natural waterfall, Vagamon Heights has two lakes.

Vagamon

SAJ Vagamon Hideout is located in Vagamon, Kerala, one hour away from Kottayam town, about 3000 feet above sea level up the majestic Western Ghats. Known for its salubrious climate year round. Vagamon is carpeted in misty meadows, gurgling rivulets, tea gardens and bordered by forests. A lazy, slow, sleepy town devoid of the rush and bustle of a tourist destination. Vagamon\'s essential laid back atmosphere characterizes the SAJ Vagamon Hideout, a resort unique on its own.

The SAJ Vagamon Hideout was built to de-stress. Everything you do at this 15 Acre property set in an idyllic location amidst an organic tea plantation is about doing nothing on a holiday or doing anything as you please. A nature lover\'s paradise, in the quietude of a starry night, chirping crickets and croaking frogs tune in the distance while glow worms light up on flight, taking you far away from the din and bustle of city life. 

At SAJ Vagamon Hideout, what sets us apart is we don\'t have timings to wake you up. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served at your time and as per your menu plan. The kitchen is yours to cook that special dish for that special occasion. Resort activities displayed on the notice board are left at your mercy to entertain yourself or stay away from. In short, your holiday is entirely at your choice!

Thankfully, you would also be excused if you forget your wallet! For all reservations at SAJ Vagamon Hideout. We finish matters relating to money long before you step in, so that perhaps for a few days, you will have a holiday that is a real escape from your yesterday.