[2][3] Located in the Western Ghats 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Erattupetta on the border of Kottayam-Idukki districts, Vagamon is known for its natural environment.

[8] The primary economy is ecotourism including hiking to explore the many waterfalls, rock climbing and paragliding.

[7] National Geographic Traveler has listed Vagamon in their directory of the "50 most attractive places to visit in India".

[10] In August 2008, the Kerala Police began investigations into a training camp organized in December 2007 by the banned SIMI activists.

[12] Vagamon, due to its elevation and climate, has a unique ecosystem, leading to the emergence of rich natural vegetation, plant species, shola forests etc.

The author also recorded sightings of many species of insects, annelids, amphibians, lizards, snakes, birds and mammals.

A wide variety of flowering and non-flowering plants, including rare Cycas species, has also been noted.

The flourishing tourism and related developments are predicted to have a negative impact on the flora and fauna of this region.