Phantom Rock

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Phantom Rock is a tourist destination in Ambalavayal in the district of Wayanad in Kerala.{{cite news |title=Phantom Rock |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/wayanad/phantom-rock/ps47096982.cms |work=Times of India Travel}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/kerala/phantom-rock-wayanad.html |title=Phantom Rock Kerala |website=Tourmyindia}} It is a natural metamorphic rock formation resembling a human skull, and thus is known as Phantom Rock.{{cite web |title=PHANTOM ROCK |url=http://wayanadtourism.org/explores/phantom-rock |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106083033/http://wayanadtourism.org/explores/phantom-rock |url-status=usurped |archive-date=6 November 2016 |website=wayanadtourism.org}}

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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.{{cite web |title=Phantom Rock, Kalpetta, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India {{!}} Kerala Tourism |url=http://www.keralatourism.org/wayanad/phantom-rock-kalpetta.php |website=www.keralatourism.org}}

Threats

Unscientific and unregulated granite mining is posing a serious threat to the fragile natural rock structure.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Granite-quarries-posing-threat-to-Phantom-Rock/article16888591.ece|title=Granite quarries posing threat to Phantom Rock|author=Staff Reporter|date=2009-10-26|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-03-28|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|url=https://drkrishi.com/stone-quarry-at-phantom-rock/|title=Stone Quarry at Phantom Rock – Krishna Mohan Photography|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-28}}

File:Phantom_Rock_Aerial_shot_2.jpg

Gallery

File:Phantom Rock8.jpg

File:Phantom rock, Wayanad Hill Station - panoramio.jpg

File:Phantom Rock-view from phantom rock2.jpg

File:Phantom Rock-view from phantom rock3.jpg

References

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Category:Geography of Wayanad district

Category:History of Kerala

Category:Archaeological sites in Kerala

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