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Illikkal Kallu

A dramatic rock formation rises above a sea of hills and shifting clouds.
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Photo: Hciteam1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Illikkal Kallu

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We’re still writing about Illikkal Kallu: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Start early; avoid foggy late evenings
Crowds
Medium–high

Time and effort

Moderate

Time needed
2–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Entry/parking fees may apply
Parking
Designated parking; last-mile rules may change
Permits
Follow local authority restrictions and weather closures

On the ground

Local food
Local tea, tapioca, Kerala meals
Access
Access road and trail conditions can change.

Stay safe

Wind, fog and steep edges are hazards; stay on marked routes

Where it is

Kottayam, Kerala

9.75° N 76.81° E

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