Illikkal kallu

ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ടയില്‍നിന്ന് വാഗമണ്‍ റൂട്ടില്‍ തീക്കോയിലെത്തി അവിടെനിന്ന് അടുക്കം, മേലടുക്കം വഴിയുള്ള പുതിയ പാതയിലൂടെ ഇല്ലിക്കല്‍ മലയില്‍ എത്തുന്നതാണ് ഏറ്റവും എളുപ്പം. ഈരാറ്റുപേട്ടയില്‍നിന്ന് 20 കിലോമീറ്റര്‍ മാത്രം ദൂരം

llickan 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.

Illickan Kallu comprises three hills, each rising to 4000 ft. and 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). 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 ft. wide bridge called Narakapalam (bridge to hell). From the hilltops, the Arabian Sea can be seen in the distant horizon as a thin blue line. The sunset 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

Illickan Mala hills is famous for its solitude, the quietude and the gentle breeze that blows there. There are many mountain streams originating from the peak of the Illickal Mala hills. It is almost 6000 feet above sea level. For reaching the hill top of Illickal Mala hills, we have to do trekking up to three kilometers