Phantom Rock

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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Phantom Rock
Phantom Para
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Alternative nameCheengeri Mala
LocationAmbalavayal
Coordinates11°38′11.8824″N 76°12′16.5882″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

Unscientific and unregulated granite mining is posing a serious threat to the fragile natural rock structure.[5][6]

Phantom Rock Aerial with nearby granite quarry


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References
  1. "Phantom Rock". Times of India Travel.
  2. "Phantom Rock Kerala". Tourmyindia.
  3. "PHANTOM ROCK". wayanadtourism.org.
  4. "Phantom Rock, Kalpetta, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org.
  5. Reporter, Staff (26 October 2009). "Granite quarries posing threat to Phantom Rock". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  6. "Stone Quarry at Phantom Rock – Krishna Mohan Photography". Retrieved 28 March 2019.
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