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]
Kalvary Mount
Calvary Mount (Pathammailu) | |
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 View of Idukki Reservoir from Kalvary Mount | |
  Kalvary Mount Location in Kerala, India  Kalvary Mount Kalvary Mount (India) | |
| Coordinates: 09°49′07.6″N 77°01′27.8″E / 9.818778°N 77.024389°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
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.
Religious significance
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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.
Tourist attractions
editIdukki Reservoir View Point
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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]
Trekking
editCalvary Mount caters to adventure enthusiasts with its moderately challenging trekking trails. The ascent requires a moderate level of fitness due to the incline.[4]
Location
editCalvary 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]
Nearby towns
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kalvary Mount or Kalliyanathandu - famous Christian Pilgrim Centre in Idukki". Kerala Tourism. Archived from the original on 2024-02-27. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Visit Kalvari Mount for a year-round view of Idukki dam". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Welcome to Kalvarimount Ecotourism | Kerala Eco Tourism- Official Ecommerce Website of Department of Forest, Government of Kerala". keralaforestecotourism.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Mohan, Shainu (November 4, 2022). "Trekkers' paradise that offers a breathtaking view". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Calvary Mount / Kalyanathandu / Kalvary Mount Thekkady (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images & Information) - Kerala Tourism 2024".