About Village
Moonilavu village is located in Meenachil Tehsil of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Palai and 50km away from district headquarter Kottayam.
Demography
The village Munnilavu falls in Kottayam district situated in Kerala state, with a population 14430. The male and female populations are 7289 and 7141 respectively. The size of the area is about 33.51 square kilometer.
Geography
The village comprises mostly hilly areas.
Socio-Economic
The village has mostly farmers and middle class people.
Ecology
The village comprises mostly hilly areas with small water streams.
Tourism
Illickal Kallu is a major tourist attraction in Moonnilavu and Thalanadu village of Meenachil taluk. Only one half of the original rock remains, as the other half of the rock has fallen off. Numerous mountain streams originate from this peak and flow down to form the Meenachil River. Tourists must trek <1 km to reach the summit of the peak. he view from illikal kallu is mesmerizing with numerous hills rising to the clouds and the deep valleys. There is a check-post set up by DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council)<1 km before the summit and private vehicles are not allowed beyond this point. Visitors are required to pay entry fees and parking fees at the ticket counter here and can opt for a walk to the summit or utilize Jeep safaris provided by DTPC to reach the top.