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Amappara (Tortoise Rock)

Boulders shaped like a tortoise, with caves and trails

Best timeLate morning
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree entry
Boulders near Ramakkalmedu

About Amappara (Tortoise Rock)

Amappara is a field of huge natural boulders near Nedumkandam, and one of them is shaped like a giant tortoise. Narrow paths and cave-like gaps run between the rocks, and the top gives views over the hills of the high range.

It is an easy, fun stop for photographs and a short climb.

What to see and do

  • Tortoise-shaped boulder
  • Cave gaps and narrow trails
  • Hill views from the rocks

Good to know

  • Wear shoes with grip, the rock can be slippery
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Photos via Kondephy, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.