Vagamon - Main Ridge
📍 Kerala , Kottayam · Nearest city: Erattupetta (16 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1113 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
9.64700, 76.91460Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Asia/Kolkata)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:08
Solar noon: 12:20
Golden hour: 17:32 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 18:32
Day: 12.4 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
The takeoff is located in a place known as 'Suicide Point'. Drive up to take-off. Ridge of about 10 km in length 3000 ft up.
Nearby sites
Vagamon (20) · Munnar (19) · Kodungallur PG Site (15) · Raghav Hill (11) · Captain Hill Yadamadu (16) · Nandi Hills (25)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.