Illikkal Kallu

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Illikal Kallu is a major tourist attraction spot in Moonnilavu Village, Meenachil taluk, Kottayam district of Kerala, India. Situated about 6000 feet above sea level, it is also one of the highest peak in the Western ghats. Illikal Kallu is a rock situated above Illikal Mala. The thing that makes this rock unique is that half of the rock has fallen off, and only the other half remains. The nearest city is Teekoy.
Illickal Mala, located in kottayam,Kerala, India, measures approximately 6000 ft above sea level. Numerous mountain streams in this peak, flow down to form the Meenachil River. Tourists must trek 3 km to reach the summit of the peak.
Illickal Kallu comprises three hills, each rising to 4,000 ft above sea level. Each of the hills has a peculiar shape. One of them resembles a mushroom, which is why it is known as Kuda Kallu (umbrella shaped rock).The beauty and the landscape of illikkal kallu is similar to the pillar rocks in Kodaikanal. It is said that the medicinal herb Neela Koduveli grows here. This blue flower is also believed to possess supernatural powers, which could increase wealth and ensure a rich harvest. The second hill, has a small hunch on the sides and is therefore referred to as Koonu Kallu (hunch back rock). Across this rock is a ​1⁄2-foot-wide bridge called Narakapalam (bridge to hell). From the hilltops, the Arabian Sea can be seen in the over horizon as a thin blue stroke. The view of sunset from above the peak on the evening of a full moon day can be sensational: the moon can be seen rising up like another sun, as the orange sun goes down. Now this entire place needed protection. Because of the unlawful quarries that located nearby this ecologically sensitive area is creating threats to its existence. Environmental activities are either unaware or not concerned about it.











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