Banal a Bunduk, Magalang
Holy Mountain Way of the Cross on Mount Arayat's slope: 14 life-sized Stations along a 1.6 km trail to a 35-foot Risen Christ.
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Overview
Banal a Bunduk, Dalan ning Krus (Holy Mountain, Way of the Cross) climbs the Magalang side of Mount Arayat from Orchard Village in Barangay Ayala. Fourteen life-sized Stations of the Cross line a 1.6-kilometre trek that ends at a 35-foot statue of the Risen Christ.
Thousands of pilgrims from Pampanga and nearby provinces walk it every Holy Week. Fit hikers can continue to the white rock and on towards the summit.
Things to know
- Time needed
- About 1.6 km trek to the Risen Christ statue
Best time to visit
Holy Week draws thousands of pilgrims; go early in the day
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