The grotto and its surroundings is the base to the climb up to the Hilltop of St Thomas. It is packed with hordes of pilgrims during the festive season, but totally abandoned at other times.

This is the sacred shrine of St. Thomas the apostle . Everyone can visit this place. The pilgrimage site is situated on the top of the hill. In order to reach the top of the hill it's somewhat difficult. Many people cannot make it because the way is filled with rocks. But it's part of sacrifice and prayers. There are many facilities like food, water, toilets, medicine and ambulance service if needed. There are huge parking areas.

St. Thomas Grotto. People who are ascending the hill start their pilgrimage from here. Well maintained premises with adequate parking space. This place is usually crowded during the lent season. Restaurants and small shops are situated nearby. Toilet facilities also are available but not that clean.

Grotto dedicated to St Thomas...very peaceful naturally beautiful and serenic view...lot of parking place.... starting point of climbing the Malayatoor hill...blessed ambience...

The very first area, from where the Holy Pilgrimage walk to the HillTop starts from here. Registration counter was there, but couldn't found it as a mandatory on March 3rd week.. Car parking can be done near to this area and also mud ground is available with huge space for parking. Nercha payasam(₹60/ea Tin) was available at the counter nearby this Parking area.

holy place, Malayattoor Church is a famous Christian pilgrim centre located 47 km from Kochi in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Situated on top of the Malayattoor Hill, at a height of 609 m, pilgrims flock here in large numbers to seek blessings of apostle St Thomas who formed the bedrock of the Church in the sub-continent.

St. Thomas grotto based on St. Thomas apostle, a highly devotional place, beautiful and plastic free zone.. Must visit and highly recommended.. pray your heart out.. unfulfilled wishes get fulfilled.. place to strengthen the faith in Christianity and to learn the sufferings of St. Thomas

Nice place

Very popular and very peaceful and self-motivating also self realisation........its most attractive thing is that, the way of cross also prayer..........

A calm and peaceful place set on a hill-top. The climb, on feet, is refreshing, especially early in the morning when the crowd is on the lower side. People are recommended to bring in their hiking boots as the route is all rocky and paths are pretty hard to find. Walking wearing slippers etc. is not recommended. Pilgrims at times attempt the walk barefoot especially as this is considered a Holy Land. The area was formerly a forest ages ago and the trees are home to quite a number of monkeys. The monkeys are quite well behaved, especially compared to few pilgrims who find it hard to comprehend things like "Holy", "Silence" and "Manners". The view from top is beautiful, though photography is not recommended as it disrupts the decorum.

2hrs hiking Peacefull place

A very calm and holy place to be in!

Amazing view and silence

Good view to early morning

Divine area...... Neet and well maintains.....

This is the Entrance you have to walk all the way up in between the rocks to reach the Church 14 points

Pray full place... St. Thomas Blessed..