One of the most beautiful of Keralas Christian pilgrim centres, located amongst tea gardens and rolling hills not far from Vagamon, lies the The Pattumalai Church. It is actually christened Our Lady of Velankanni Church, Pattumalai and is highly loved for its tranquility, stunning designs and its magnificent mountain scenery. Not only as a devout sanctuary or religious retreat, but this church is also one of Keralas more popular tourist attraction that draws visitors from across India.Major Attractions: Our Lady of Velankanni Church, tea plantations, hill viewpoints, peaceful gardens, scenic landscapesTop Activities: Prayer, sightseeing, photography, nature walks, exploring tea estatesDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: September to MarchImmersed within sea on of tea plantation everywhere you look, Pattumalai Church is a unique combination that appeals both to the spiritually devoted and also the nature lovers who admire the stunning natural beauty surrounding the hills. Pattumalai Church features very beautifully landscaped grounds that is peaceful & welcoming . Visitors come to pray but others enjoy the calming feel of nature itself. The massive church is majestically placed on a hill where it enjoys stunning back drop of greens hills. Many find it is a peaceful place to get some quiet solitude time. This beautiful design of the church itself makes the entire visit so pleasant that many people love to spend some time walking around the grounds outside it as well after prayers. The top section of the The Pattumalai Church also has a lookout from where visitors can gaze at views of mountains of the Western Ghats, misty valleys, tea-covered hills etc. During morning hours the misty air mixed with floating clouds gives one a look into a fantasy world from this beautiful vantage point. The beautiful gardens and exotic looking flower plots that feature around the church are quite picturesque & give excellent for photo opportunity along with the grand architectural style of the church structure . The church is especially visited by hundreds during their grand religious celebrations when religious &cultural festivals are observed with pomp . You would be surprised to know you could have an even fuller trip by including a visit to this church along with other major sightseeing spots close to Vagamon such as the vast tea estates, lookout points and waterfall.
