#KalyanathanduViewPoint #KalvariMound #IdukkiTourisum

Kalyanathandu is an unexplored destination that can quench the wanderlust of a traveller, at least temporarily. Mostly familiar only to the natives and to the tourists treading off-beat routes, this hidden treasure is yet to figure on the Kerala tourism itineraries.

Kalyanathandu is a viewpoint in the Idukki district of Kerala, and gives a panoramic view of the Idukki reservoir and its surroundings, from about a height of 200 meters above the reservoir.

Kalyanathandu is located near to SH33, on the Cheruthoni–Kattappana route, in Idukki district. About a couple of kilometres from Calvary Mount junction on the state highway, towards Cheruthoni direction, a deviation to the left takes you to Kalyanathandu. This serpentine path has a steep climb, adding to a trekker’s delight, and one needs to ascend it to reach the viewpoint. Now here is the deal for the adventurers—this road is paved only half the way. The rest is a steep and very rugged path. For the non-adventurer, it is preferable to hike this rough terrain on foot. Adventurers, confident in their driving skills, can try driving this trickier terrain to the summit in a 4WD, SUV or a vehicle with high ground clearance, and even on motorbikes, although in monsoons, chances of the vehicle skidding or getting stuck are pretty much higher. Once you reach the top, the entrancing surroundings beckon you.

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