Phantom Rock is a tourist destination in Ambalavayal in the district of Wayanad in Kerala.[1][2] It is a natural metamorphic rock formation resembling a human skull, and thus is known as Phantom Rock.[3]
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| Alternative name | Cheengeri Mala |
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| Location | Ambalavayal |
| Coordinates | 11°38′11.8824″N 76°12′16.5882″E / 11.636634000°N 76.204607833°E |
This structure is situated 17 km from Kalpetta and can be reached by trekking. It stands at a height of 2600 feet above sea level. It is near "Cheengeri Mala". Edakkal Caves is also nearby.[4]
Threats
editUnscientific and unregulated granite mining is posing a serious threat to the fragile natural rock structure.[5][6]
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ "Phantom Rock". Times of India Travel.
- ^ "Phantom Rock Kerala". Tourmyindia.
- ^ "PHANTOM ROCK". wayanadtourism.org.
- ^ "Phantom Rock, Kalpetta, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org.
- ^ Staff Reporter (26 October 2009). "Granite quarries posing threat to Phantom Rock". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ "Stone Quarry at Phantom Rock – Krishna Mohan Photography". Retrieved 28 March 2019.
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