St. Thomas Church at Malayattoor, perched on a hilltop on the banks of the River Periyar in Ernakulam district, Kerala, is one of the most sacred and visited Christian pilgrimage sites in India. According to ancient tradition, Saint Thomas the Apostle — who brought Christianity to Kerala in 52 CE — visited Malayattoor hill and left his sacred footprint on a rock at the summit, now venerated as Kurissumudi (meaning "the cross on the hill"). The hilltop church, reached by climbing mountain steps through dense forest, is the venue for the famous Malayattoor Perunnal pilgrimage — held on the Sunday before Easter — which draws over 500,000 pilgrims from across India and the world, making it one of the largest Christian pilgrimages in Asia. This immersive 360° virtual tour lets you explore the church, the footprint, and the sacred hilltop from your browser, completely free.