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Homestay Units in Vagamon, Idukki – A Collection of Cozy Retreats within a Verdant Hillside Setting

Set against the serene backdrop of Vagamon’s misty hills, this collection of homestay units offers an immersive experience in nature. Designed to blend with the gentle undulations of the site, the architecture maintains a quiet presence, allowing the lush environment to take center stage.

The layout consists of multiple compact yet thoughtfully planned units spread organically across the site. Each unit is self-sufficient, comprising essential spaces — living, dining, bedrooms, kitchenettes, and attached baths — arranged to ensure privacy while maintaining a sense of connection with the landscape. Balconies and verandahs attached to the living areas extend into the views, offering guests open-air spaces to pause and absorb the calmness of the surroundings.

The floor plans are designed with clarity and efficiency, emphasizing functional movement while allowing abundant natural light and ventilation. The setting creates a subtle rhythm as the units step along the site's natural contours, avoiding major earthworks and retaining the natural flow of the terrain. Hardscaped pathways, gravel edges, and low green borders further integrate the structures into the land without disturbing its original character.

The experience across these units is one of gentle retreat — spaces that feel rooted, private, and open at once. Each unit frames outdoor views through large windows and terraces, bringing in the morning mist, soft hillside breezes, and the golden warmth of the sun at sunset. The materials and finishes are chosen to enhance this understated elegance, ensuring that architecture and nature exist side by side, in quiet conversation.

Together, these homestay units in Vagamon create a timeless sanctuary — simple, welcoming, and deeply connected to the spirit of their place.

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Modern homestay in Vagamon with sloped roof and ambient evening lighting, designed by Joshua Thannickal Architects – architec
Front facade of Vagamon homestay lit with warm lighting against twilight sky, architectural design by Joshua Thannickal Archi
Compact dining area and minimalist kitchenette inside Vagamon homestay unit, interiors designed by Joshua Thannickal Architec
Cozy bedroom interior with red-accented bedding and side tables in Vagamon homestay, designed by Joshua Thannickal Architects
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Spacious homestay bedroom in Vagamon with balcony overlooking lush greenery, interiors by Joshua Thannickal Architects – natu
Aerial view of twin gable-roofed homestay units nestled in Vagamon forest edge, designed by Joshua Thannickal Architects – ec
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steel structure, Vagamon
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