Illickal Kallu is a famous hilltop that is also the best viewpoint destination in Kottayam district. It is situated on Illickal Mala. To reach Illickal Kallu, one needs to take a 3km trek from Erattupetta along a steep and wild road. Illickal Mala is famous for the numerous water streams that flow down, to make the Meenachil river. From Illickal Kallu, the beauty of these streams flowing down can be viewed from an aerial view. Illickal Kallu is situated 6,000 ft above sea level.
This is the best point to view the distant Arabian Sea on the far horizon as a thin blue stroke. The best time to visit Illickal Kallu is before and after monsoon season to avoid slippery treks, and thereby mishaps. This place has a history bound to it- that a mythical medicinal herb Neela Koduveli grows here, which provides supernatural powers, wealth, and more to humans.