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Murugan Hill

Murugan Hill
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Hill Station | Historical & Heritage | Nature & Park
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : None
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 3.9 KMs from Vagamon
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Murugan Hill is a very beautiful hill located in the southern part of India. The hill is full of greenery and has a great religious significance. Many tourists from all over the world are coming to visit this place. The place Murugan Hill has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage site also. So, while going for the different place to visit in Vagamon, visit this place also.

The beautiful Murugan Hill is located at 2,500 feet above sea level. The hill has dense forest. Not only this, but in the nearby areas, you can find different caves also. 

Overall, if you are an adventure lover, you will definitely love this place because of the different adventure activities that are going on here.  However, it will be advised to take necessary precautions and safety measures while going for trekking and other adventure activities. 

Different types of flora and fauna are also present near the Murugan Hill. You can find beautiful wildlife like- gaur, leopards, elephants, and many more. On the hill, people are coming to give respect to Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple. 

The hill is named after Lord Murugan. There is a very famous story associated with the hill. It is believed that with the third eye of Lord Shiva, Lord Murugan was created. The spark of the third eye also fell on a hill, leading to Murugan Hill's rise. 

Different types of festivals are also celebrated here. One Of the most famous festivals is the Thaipusam festival. Along with worshiping at the hill, you would love the nearby view of the place. 

Earlier, different dynasties came to rule the place, and all of them contributed a lot to the expansion of the temples as they were having great interest towards art and religion.

Overall, Murugan Hill has a great spiritual significance. The temple is really beautiful. So, while going for your Vagamon tour packages, it will be recommended to visit this place also.

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