Vagavurrai or Vaguvarrai is a village in
Idukki district of
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...
,
India
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. It is located 24 kilometers north of
Munnar and 18 kilometer from
Marayur
Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district in Kerala, India. It is located 42 kilometers north of Munnar on SH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. Marayur is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above ...
on
SH 17 connecting Munnar with
Udumalpet,
Tamil Nadu
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.
Etymology
Vagavurrai got its name from the vagaa flower (commonly known as the malaria flower).
Geography
Geographically, Vagavurrai is located approximately 25 km from Munnar, and is flanked by the Madupatty Dam on one side, and the highest peak of South India, Aneimudi, on the other side.
Access to Vagavurrai is provided by 9th mile Udumalpet road, and also by Munnar Top Station road. This entire area has a wealth of flora and fauna. Rare rhododendrons are found in parts of Vaguvurrai and Gundumallay, as do the much sought-after kurinji in Vagavurrai. It is also known for its rich wildlife, inckuding elephants, bison, mouse deer, sambar and porcupines.
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Villages in Idukki district
Hill stations in Kerala