Sight Address : Kalvari Mount stands tall 5 km away from Idukki and is placed on the Kattapana –Idukki road. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kalvari Mount has a very steep slope and is a tourist hotspot. The place is famous for the procession during Good Friday and Lent. During the month of April, devotees march in a procession carrying crosses to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It gives you a mesmerising view of the nearby places. From one angle you can see the Idukki Arch Dam to Ayyappancovil. From another view you can see the Kamakshy and Mariyapuram villages. Kalvari Mount is a popular tourist hotspot as it is ideal for trekking and for picnics. If you are trekking to the hill, you can even spot elephants on your way. The breeze and the chirping birds will make you forgot all your worries and there are small huts around the area, making an overnight stay possible in the hills.
Kalvari Mount
HistoryEdit
Kalvari Mount holds the same historical information as being a part of Idukki district. As there is no clear information about Palaeolithic age, the modern history starts after the arrival of European planters entered the area of Idukki. The entire region of the district was once under the rule of Poonjar Raja and he sold half of the region to the European planters. Later the planters headed towards the thick forests and slowly destroyed natural surroundings for inventing various hydro electric projects, transports, factories and other.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Best time to visit September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Tezal Holiday Inn – Idukki; Thuruthel (Kakkanattil ) House, Pottankadu PO, Idukki Dist.Kerala – 685569 India ; Ph/M – Phone +91 4865 266221: Mobile +91 94954 28278 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : There are taxi services available from the airport. Kerala taxi services provide extensive taxi services and they can be booked in advance.
Bus : Bus services are also available from Cochin to Idukki, however the buses are crowded and travelling with large luggage is not possible. Buses are very cheap and commute will cost Rs 50. It might be advisable to hire an air conditioned cab as they are comfortable and relatively cheap.
Train : The Nearest rail road station is located at a distance of 113 km at Ernakulam. Kottayam railroad station is at a distance of about 130 km from Idukki.
Air : The Nearest international airport is at Kochi, approximately 104 km from Idukki. From Kochi one can either travel by bus or hire a cab. Travellers taking a connecting flight from Chennai can arrive through Madurai, which is around 125 km from Idukki and will take about 2.5 hours by road.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry sunscreen lotions for protection from the sun.
- Carry an umbrella or raincoat as rain can play truant.
- Carry your own food and plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Riding on bike to reach Idukki is little bit risky. Never go through the Thodupuzha -Idukki-Thekkadi forest roads on motorcycle. There is a chance to encounter with wild elephants always.
- Try to catch Government owned bus (KSRTC bus) to the extent possible, It may look not much clean, but your safe journey is assured. if your are there for the first time, try to avoid Limited stop private buses. Most of the drivers are will take unnecessary risk which will make your journey horrible.
HelplineEdit
• Police Control Rooms – 100/ 04862-221100
• Thodupuzha Fire Station – 101/ 04862-222911
• Excelsior Hospital Thodupuzha, Idukki – 102/ 0486 2222445
• Woman Helpline – 1091/0486 2229100
