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Vagamon Kurishumala Church

Place of worship Monastery

One of the Best Places To Visits in Vazhikadavu


Address

MVGP+RRF, Vagamon, Kerala 686512, India

Contact

+91 97441 91029

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (604 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Akbar A. 2 years ago on Google
    Kurisumala Ashram is a Trappist Monastery in Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the Sahya Mountains in Kerala, India. Kurisu is the translation of the word cross into Malayalam, the language of Kerala; mala means mountain; ashram means monastery. Hence, the name describes the community of monks who practise austerity and live a strict monastic life on the mount of the Cross in the high hills of Kerala. A popular Christian pilgrimage, it is flocked by followers specially during the Good Friday week. Its followers come from various part of the country to climb up the hills with wooden crosses. Kurisumala is one of the most popular tourist spots in Vagamon.Set in the verdant hills of Vagamon is a Cistercian monastery part of the Syro Malankara Catholic Church. It's a serene place, where one feels at peace with oneself. Best Time for walking to top hill is morning and also little bit in evening but I felt that the noon time little bit hard because of the bright Sunny day, otherwise it's okey.. when we climbing or walking to the top of the hill we can see There are many memorial concrete posts in a particular distance I don't remember the correct count of the posts and its more than 10 anyway way to top is little bit adventures and interesting and views and cold wind gives a beautiful natural Vibes
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cosmic V. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the famous Christian pilgrim centre in Kottayam. We can reach here by traveling through the errattupetta vagamon road. Located about 3 km from Vazhikkadavu. Kurisumala is this renowned Christian pilgrim centre where thousands of devotees from far and near converge during the holy week and after, to climb the hill in faith, carrying small wooden crosses. The peaceful Monastry at the top of the hill, the silence of the hills, the cool mountain air and the lush green landscape are all soothing to the soul. From june to November,we can feel extream cold climate upon there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ann Maria Thomas (. 3 years ago on Google
    At the top it's very important to experience the silent wind blowing up onto your face. Very refreshing and cheering. All the tiredness along the will be washed out. Parking available in the valley. No restaurant nearby. So it's better bring something along with. and the things sold there are not so good or having quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sambhu U. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a parking fee of 10 rs for bikes .other than that there is no other fees .the place is so beautiful..you have to walk for some time to reach the top...there was no rush there even though ami visited on weekend..small shops are there near parking lot where you can have tea/coffe snacks and juice items...home made chocolates and local tea/coffe powder can be brought from here which will be helpfull for the locals....toilet facility is there for both gents and ladies
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebin K. 3 years ago on Google
    A holy place with stations of way of cross. Can climb easily upto 7th station. Then it starts becoming steeper. The view from top is amazing. We can see clouds. Should visit in the early morning hours. There is also very good breeze at the top. A must visit place in Vagamon. Don't attempt climbing if having any health issues. Only healthy adults can climb till top.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thoufeequl R. 4 years ago on Google
    The place has some story of 14 cross that fixed in there.Its is very adventurous to get top to the church.There is a lot of Christians visiting a day.Also it is very dangerous to walk through the rocks.There is a nice view at the top.And there is also having a well of drinking water.Its a holy place of Christians.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel M. 5 years ago on Google
    It's a good place for spending some time with friends. It's a small treak. It can take about half hour to reach the top. The view from the top is beautiful.there are many attractions nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mr f. 2 years ago on Google
    What a experience Those who are interested in trekking will love it. There you can enjoy even better viewing beauty

  • 5/5 Suhas N. 2 years ago on Google
    Not a difficult trek but definitely a long one but the destination makes up for the trouble. The view is awesome and the whole experience refreshing. Loved it!

  • 4/5 BIJIN R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice scenery on the top of hill.Good experience of trekking

  • 3/5 Dean S. 1 year ago on Google
    Kurisumala is this renowned Christian pilgrim centre where hundreds of devotees from far and near converge during the holy week and after, to climb the hill in faith, carrying small wooden crosses. The peaceful Monastry at the top of the hill, the silence of the hills, the cool mountain air and the lush green landscape are all soothing to the soul. On the eastern side of the hill is Muruganmala housing a rock cut temple dedicated to Murugan (son of Lord Shiva). The road to Kurisumala offers some real sightseeing opportunities in a European model house and the beautiful artificial lake, both designed by the renowned architect, Laurie Baker.

  • 4/5 GEORGIN 1 year ago on Google
    The pilgrimage to Vagamon Kurisumala involves a steep climb up the mountain, which takes around two hours to complete. Devotees undertake this climb as an act of penance and to seek blessings and forgiveness from God. The site is also a popular destination for tourists and nature lovers, who come to enjoy the scenic beauty of the hill station and the surrounding areas. Overall, Vagamon Kurisumala is an important cultural and religious landmark in Kerala, attracting visitors from all over India and beyond.

  • 5/5 Dibu G. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit,we can enjoy a beautiful view of vagamon from the top

  • 3/5 Gokul K. 1 year ago on Google
    There is a hill where you can find a small church at its summit. The view from the top of the hill is truly breathtaking. However, it is worth noting that climbing to the peak can be quite challenging and is not recommended for older individuals. Unfortunately, upon reaching the top, you may come across a significant amount of plastic waste. It is disheartening that some people do not prioritize the preservation of nature and fail to dispose of their waste responsibly.

  • 5/5 Albin V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Place to visit..The Icy winds and hills are outstanding 🌿🤍...Great Scenary

  • 1/5 Tom A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a misleading Google place because in the detail it is Written that Monastry. The Monastry is not here. No monks or nuns live here. And no humans live here in the night hours. Either this wrong place need to be removed or edited without monastry. The monatry one which is present is with same name is Cistian monastry, Kurishumala ashram. That is on another hill. People get confused of this. Their travel plan get into trouble. Please withdraw this place creation or edit without monastry in detailed discriptrion


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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