Illickal Kallu, Tourist site at 1830 meters elevation in Kottayam, India.
Illickal Kallu is a rock formation on a mountain in the Kottayam region, consisting of several distinct boulders and steep cliff faces. The arrangement of these stones creates an interesting landscape of crevices and natural passages to explore.
The area was discovered and traveled over time by local people who established paths to the rocky peaks. Today it serves as a well-known destination for people from surrounding regions.
The site holds meaning in local narratives and oral traditions passed through generations of nearby communities. Visitors walking through the rocks encounter evidence of these stories woven into how people speak of and relate to the landscape.
The climb starts from the parking area and is mostly walked on foot, with transport services available for parts of the route. Weather can be changeable at altitude, so wearing layers and sturdy footwear is wise.
The formation includes individual stones, one shaped like a mushroom and another with a pronounced hunch. A narrow natural stone bridge connects these two rocks and forms an unexpected passage.
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