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]

Phantom Rock
Phantom Para
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; 76.204607833

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

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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

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  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.