Charalkunnu

Charalkunnu is a scenic hill station located near Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, situated at an elevation of about 300 metres above sea level. Known for its panoramic views of valleys, paddy fields and the Pamba River basin, it is notable as the site of the Mar Thoma Church Camp Centre. The hill offers a tranquil natural setting and is popular for sightseeing, camping and nature walks.

Visitors can expect a quiet hilltop setting with expansive views of surrounding valleys, villages and river plains. The area features the Charalkunnu Camp Centre with cottages, chapel, dining hall and open grounds, surrounded by grassy slopes and scattered trees. Visitors can explore viewpoints, walk along hill roads, enjoy sunrise and sunset views, and experience a peaceful, breezy environment away from town crowds.

Charalkunnu Camp Centre was established by the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church as a retreat and conference centre. Developed on the hilltop near Kozhencherry, it has served for decades as a venue for church conventions, youth camps and community gatherings, contributing to the area's identity as a camp hill.

The hill is culturally significant as an important Christian retreat centre in central Kerala, hosting religious conventions, camps and gatherings for the Mar Thoma community and other groups, set within a scenic natural landscape valued for peaceful assembly.