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A Pleasant Place Up-hill

Are you from a concrete jungle and striving for a place which is free from noise of busy life and clouds of tensions? Here’s one fantastic suggestion for such a place on top, a little off-road to the top from the main road around 700 meters uphill,the Kalvary mounts in Idukki district. Vehicles can go up to the viewpoint. This is one of the places you can never miss to add in your list for visit.

The View

It’s basically a steep slope and You can see the enchanting view of part of the reservoir and handshaking hills in line; you can feel a cool breeze at any time of the day. It gives you the view of reservoir from Idukki to Ayyappancovil on one side and two villeges Kamakshy as well as Mariyapuram the other side. Especially if you are visiting in winter season, you can see mist hanging just above water and that itself is a fantastic view. There’s a garden there in the top and a view point which give you a beautiful spot to take snaps and get snapped. Spending one or two hours with family is worthy at this place. Once we reach here we will be wondered how the nature store things for us to explore, experience and enjoy. It’s guaranteed that we cannot think of a going back after some quality time here. It’s one among the many beautiful places in Idukki district and the entry is free nowadays.

How to Reach

Kalvary mount is located about 14 km away from Cheruthoni and just 5 km from Idukki. There is a tea factory near to it. Idukki Hydroelectric Project, Malankara Dam, tea gardens and Nadukani are some of the nearest attractions. You are requested to check whether the place is open or closed before you plan a particular day to pay a visit. Nearest Airport is Cochin International airport and railway station is Kottayam. But it’s recommended to visit these places in a private vehicle to spend your time on your own with family and friends. You will find no difficulty to get any nature resorts to stay nearby.

Resorts Nearby

Since Idukki is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kerala and being a high range area, the selection of resort to spend your time is the tough task rather than finding one. Mystic mayapott is one among the front runners which is located near Thekkady and is one finest jungle hideout resorts suitable for family stay in the woods.