Phantom Rock

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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] Template:Keralahistory 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]

Phantom Rock
Phantom Para
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Phantom Rock is located in Kerala
Phantom Rock
Shown within Kerala
Alternative nameCheengeri Mala
LocationAmbalavayal
Coordinates11°38′11.8824″N 76°12′16.5882″E / 11.636634000°N 76.204607833°E / 11.636634000; 76.204607833Coordinates: 11°38′11.8824″N 76°12′16.5882″E / 11.636634000°N 76.204607833°E / 11.636634000; 76.204607833

ThreatsEdit

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

GalleryEdit

ReferencesEdit

  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. Staff Reporter (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.