Adventure & Trekking
Kurisumala
↑ 4,000 ft
A prominent Christian pilgrimage site at 4,000 feet known as the Mountain of the Cross. Home to the Kurisumala Ashram, a Trappist monastery founded in 1958. The hike to the summit passes 14 stations of the cross and rewards trekkers with profound serenity and sweeping views over local dairy farms and the valley below.
Key Features
Highlights
- Elevation: 4,000 ft on the Kottayam-Idukki border
- Home to the Kurisumala Ashram — Trappist monastery est. 1958
- Syro-Malankara Catholic Church heritage site
- 14 stations of the cross along the ascent trail
- Panoramic views of dairy farms and surrounding valleys
Accessibility
How to Reach
Kurisumala is accessible only via a 4×4 jeep safari from Vagamon town. Regular vehicles cannot navigate the terrain. Book a private jeep with Team Soul — our expert local guides know every trail.
Starting point: Vagamon Bus Stand / your accommodation (pickup available)
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Kurisumala
Elevation4,000 ft
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