Kalvary Mount

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Kalvary Mount
Calvary Mount (Pathammailu)
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Kalvary Mount
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Kalvary Mount
Kalvary Mount (India)
Coordinates: 09°49′07.6″N77°01′27.8″E / 9.818778°N 77.024389°E / 9.818778; 77.024389
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District Idukki
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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]

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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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Cross on the summit of Kalvary Mount

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

Idukki Reservoir View Point

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Idukki Lake from Kalvary Mount

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

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]

Location

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]

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See also

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