Calm, quiet and beautiful small csi church made of rock built by British. Photography and videography is not permitted inside the church. Not many tourists visit this place when compared to other destinations in Munnar.

Its one of the oldest church in India.Its made by the British people in 1910.The church was very beautiful and have a divine atmosphere.Its must see place in Munnar town.You can get a total view of Old Munnar town from here.

This beautiful church on the hilltop of Munnar, also known as Kashmir of the South, is an architectural symphony of God's own country.. The history of this church begins with an evening walk of Sir Henry Mansfield Knight and his wife Eleanor Isabel May in November 1894. Eleanor liked this place very much and expressed her wish to be buried on this hilltop after her death. Unfortunately she died on 23rd December 1894, at the age of 24, after contracting Cholera. The family wanted her body to be sent to England but Henry stood strongly to fulfil her wish and buried her on top of this Hill. After her burial, many Britishers as well as locals were buried here. The British people had a wish that they should have a Church here for worship. Rev. E. Noel Hodges, Anglican Bishop visited Munnar in 1898. On April 15, 1900 the cemetery was officially blessed and started a funeral register with Eleanor's name as the first on the list. On December 9th 1900, a special prayer was offered at Eleanor's tomb on behalf Queen Victoria The foundation stone of this church was laid on 10th March 1910 by Sir A. K. Muir Bart, Director in Chief of Finlay Muir and Co. Establishment, in the presence of Missionaries from Colombo. On that occation prayers of the Church of Scotland was performed here. The church is constructed using rough-hewn granites from this place itself, in Gothic style architecture. There are few glimpses of Raman architecture in stained glass windows, sloped roofs, chandeliers etc. The Scottish type church is designed like a Cross. The Bell, Clock, Piano, Altar utensils, Furniture and Stained Glasses were brought from Scotland. Also they planted several varieties of plants brought from Europe in the Church premises. The construction of the church was completed in March 1911 and was opened for divine worship on the Faster day of 16th April 1911 by Rev. W.F.B Hoysted the then priest of this church. Lord Wehington, the British Governor of Madras visited the church in 1922 and offered a grant of Rupees Twenty-five. The Church provided refuge for many during the heavy floods of 1924 in Munnar When the British left, they handed over this church to the Church Of South India, North Kerala Diocese. in 2015, the church came under the geographical area of The CSI Cochin Diocese Virst in 1920 and then in March 1966, finally in March 2021 the roof at the church was replaced. In 2020-21 the church was completely renovated without altering its architectural structure and legacy and was rededicated on 1st May 2021 by The Rt. Rev. B N Fenn, Bishop in CS Cochin Dincese. The speciality of the church is that the outside as well as the inside walls are not plastered with cement mortar. This is the first church having an official graveyard before the construction of the church.

Very calm and quite place. We can relax there. It's an ancient church built by the british government.

This church was constructed before a century by Britishers. Even now it has the same glow and elegance. British country side construction style. Its near to munnar town. One can visit the church if have some 30mins time to admire the interior construction, sit in that peaceful environment. Best thing is it is small and not at all crowded. unfortunately they dont allow to click pictures inside.

This church is located close to the Munnar town. The Church was built in AD 1910 by the British. There is no fee to enter the church, and anyone can visit this place. The church is a historical place that tells the following story, and you can see the information carved in stone outside the church. History of the C.S.I Christ Church, Munnar: It is believed that Eleanor Isabel and Henry Mansfield Knight who served in the tea plantations lived in Munnar, The couple loved this magical and beautiful Munnar that she playfully asked her husband to bury her body in Munnar on this hill top after her death. Sadly she fell ill and soon died at the age of 24. Her husband Henry Mansfield Knight buried her body to fulfil her wish. Thus came the first grave of this cemetery. The grave of Eleanor Isabel is also known as the Taj Mahal of Munnar. Later by 1911, this CSI church was erected in the vicinity of the grave. The CSI Christ Church became the first church to be built after the cemetery. It is believed that this church being on the top of the hill served as a refugee camp for the millions of people of Munnar, When Munnar was hit with the worst ever floods in 1924. In 1981 when the Britishers left Munnar they handed over the Christ Church to CSI North Kerala diocese. Amidst the cold and pleasant weather of this beautiful Munnar, this church stands next to a tomb which is a symbol of an everlasting love.

Went there on Christmas Eve and there was choir practice going on. There is a cemetery at the top and a great view in the front side. It was very beautiful.

This Church is among the early churches established in India. The church already enjoyed its century and is still serving. Previously they were offering English service also. Now they stopped it and are doing service in Tamil, Malayalam and again in Tamil. Total three services.

CSI Christ Church which was built by British situated in the heart of Munnar town.

Construction looks amazing and worth visiting the church. Small but beautifully designed.

Looks beautiful than ever before. Calm and peaceful surrounding. Visited in the late afternoon for the second consecutive day.

More than 100 years old church with the historical background. It’s a very good peaceful worship place for all

A beautiful place which cannot be avoided when visit Munnar. It carries many years of history & culture. You will feel calm when you entered inside..

CSI Church is one of the most attractive tourist spots near Munnar. This church was built by a British men for her beloved in 1910 AD. Peaceful and calm place.

Not a tourist attraction but if you wanna check out and pray for a while it's a quiet and serene church located amidst the mountains. The architecture and the view of the mountains from the church is fantastic.

Very nice church to visit in Munnar. Situated on main road towards Munnar. Calm and tranquil place with beautiful surrounding.

Built in 1910 AD, this Christian house of worship allows visitors to take photos inside the building.

It’s an awesome place in the centre of Munnar. It’s made in 1910 and all the things where imported and the church is build by rocks and limestone. It’s peaceful place to pray and worship. It’s really cold inside. It is well maintained and now some maintenance works are going on. You can also find the cemetery of Isabel and the story leads to the consternation of the church. Really a must visit when you are going to Munnar.

Beautiful stone church built by British. Under CSI Church

This beautiful church constructed in 1911 . It’s architecture with granite stones is attractive and makes this as a tourist spot in Munnar town