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Coordinates: 10°10′39″N 77°06′21″E / 10.177485948304167°N 77.10582230240107°E / 10.177485948304167; 77.10582230240107
  
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Vagavurrai
village
Vagavurrai is located in Kerala
Vagavurrai

Vagavurrai

Location in Kerala, India

Vagavurrai is located in India
Vagavurrai

Vagavurrai

Vagavurrai (India)

Coordinates: 10°10′39″N 77°06′21″E / 10.177485948304167°N 77.10582230240107°E / 10.177485948304167; 77.10582230240107
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English,
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code91 – 4865
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL
Websitekdhptea.com/vagavurrai.html

VagavurraiorVaguvarrai is a village in Idukki districtofKerala, India. It is located 24 kilometers north of Munnar and 18 kilometer from MarayuronSH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu.

Etymology

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Vagavurrai got its name from the vagaa flower (commonly known as the malaria flower).

Geography

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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, including elephants, bison, mouse deer, sambar and porcupines.


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