Illikkal Kallu

About Illikkal Kallu

Far From City: 37 kms from city center
Cost: About Illikkal Kallu Weather: Time Required:2 - 3 hrs Open Time:24 hrs Cost:No Entry Fee

Composition of the Hills in Illikkal Kallu Illikkal Kallu comprises of three hills, each rising to at least 4000 ft above the sea level. The first one shaped like a mushroom is called Kuda Kallu which means umbrella shaped rock. Neela Koduveli, the blue flower grows here. The herb is known to have medicinal properties and is one of the most sought after plants in the world. The locals believe that the plant has supernatural powers which can increase wealth and ensure a better harvest in addition to curing any disease on the face of the earth. The second boulder has a small hunch on the side and is called Koonu Kallu which translates to hunchback rock. Across this rock is the notorious yet exciting Narakapalam, commonly known as the Bridge to Hell. This half foot wide bridge connects the first boulder to the second. Walking this narrow bridge is extremely thrilling. Besides the fear of height and danger, the bridge offers a mesmerising scenery of the surrounding haven, verdant green valleys and the merging of the skyline in the mountains below. Places of Attraction at Illikkal Kallu 1. TheView Pointis the ultimate point at the highest elevation for captivating views of the valley below. A lot of people sit down here to have a picnic amidst natural bliss.2.Kattikayam Waterfallsis located at a distance of 2 kms from Illikkal Kallu. The enchanting waterfalls can be best seen in monsoon cascading in all vigour and splendour. Be careful of the slippery rocks if you visit this spot.3.Healthacation-A Health Park is a wonderful resort cum health park situated at 1 km from here. With its captivating setting in the beguiling surroundings, the extremely beautiful resort is one of a kind.4.Ilaveezhapoonchirais another hilltop 14 kms from Illikkal Kallu with similar features.

Best time to visit Illikkal Kallu Any time of the year is ideal to visit the place except rainy season. Monsoons can get extremely slippery and dangerous due to the possibility of landslides and landslips. How to Reach Illikkal Kallu Illikkal Kallu is located 60 kms away from Kottayam. Several buses operate from Kottayam to Erattupetta. Get down at Erattupetta and take a bus to Mankombu. The hilltop is a 3 kms trek from Mankombu. Alternatively, you can also drive down or hire a private vehicle which can drop you till Pazhukkakaanam, from here jeeps are available to take you to Illikkal Kallu.

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Tips 1. Wear comfortable shoes to have a better grip of the terrain, as the region is rocky and slippery.2. If you plan on walking the Bridge to Hell, be very sure of your decision. The narrow bridge is really fatal and risky and you need to be super careful. One wrong step or a careless slip can land you in the gorges below.3. If you plan on trekking to the hilltop, make sure you do it in the first half of the day. The evening can get misty and foggy with very little visibility.4. Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated. The area has no shops.