Kalvary Mount | |
Other Name: | Calvary Mount (Pathammailu) |
Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Coordinates: | 9.8188°N 77.0244°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Idukki |
Kalvary Mount (Calvary Mount), also known as Kalyanathandu or Pathammailu, is a prominent hillock situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. Standing at an approximate elevation of 200 meters, it holds significance for both religious and nature enthusiasts. It is a Christian pilgrimage site perched atop a hill offers that an aerial view of the Idukki Reservoir and its surrounding peaks and forests.[1]
Once a secluded spot, it gained fame after the Idukki Dam's construction.[2]
During Lent, the area turns into a pilgrimage centre as Christians go in a procession up the hillock.
The tourist destination is close to other tourist spots of the district like Idukki dam, and Hill View Park.
Calvary Mount is a designated Christian pilgrimage site. The name itself refers to the biblical Mount Calvary, the site of the Crucifixion of Jesus. During the Christian season of Lent, the area becomes a pilgrimage centre, where devotees undertake a processional ascent up the hillock.
Calvary Mount offers a panoramic vista of the surrounding region, including the Idukki Reservoir. On a clear day, the villages of Kamakshi and Mariyapuram can be seen amidst the hills.[3]
Calvary Mount caters to adventure enthusiasts with its moderately challenging trekking trails. The ascent requires a moderate level of fitness due to the incline.[4]
Calvary Mount is accessible by road. It is located approximately 10 kilometers from Idukki town and can be reached via the Thodupuzha-Puliyanmala highway. Public transportation options are available from Idukki and Kattappana .The distance from Kattappana is 15 km. Alighting at the 10th mile or Calvary Mount junction allows for a hike to the viewpoint. There's an entry fee of ₹20 to visit.[5]