Edakkal Caves
The literal meaning of the word Edakkal
is “a stone in between”. There are two levels within the cave
which are located in the Ambukuthi hills. It is believed that the Edakkal
caves are formed by a large split in a huge rock. Once you are inside, you
are likely to be mesmerized by the ancient stone scripts, cave drawings and
the pictorial inscriptions present inside. It is believed that the carvings
of the Edakkal caves belong to the neolithic and mesolithic age. The place
is considered to be among the earliest centres of human habitations by the
archaeologists.
Fast Facts
- District :Wayanad
- State : Kerala
- Other names :
- Location : If you are going to Sultan Bathery from
Kozhikode, you will have to travel for 103 km to the north east of
Kozhikode. Sultan Bathery is 309 km south west of Bangalore.
- Journey Time : It will take you about 3 and ½ hrs
to reach from Kozhikode to Sultan Bathery and 7 and ½ hrs from
Bangalore by road.
- Route from Kozhikode : If you are going from Kozhikode
to the Sultan Bathery, take NH 212 and travel through Kunnamangalam,
Thamrassery, Vythiri, Chundale and Kalpetta to reach Sultan Bathery
which is a convenient base to visit the Edakkal caves.
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Feature Attraction
Sultan Bathery
Apart from being your base from where you can explore the Edakkal caves,
the place is also known for being picturesque. The place is named after Tipu
Sultan who stored arms in a Jain Temple here. Located near the borders of
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the place was also known earlier as the “circle
of Ganapathi”.
Accommodation
- Hotel Haritagiri – 3 Star
- Hotel Green Gates – 3 Star
- Rain Country Resorts
- Vythiri Resorts
When to go
It's best to reach the place between the months of October and February.
How to get there
The nearest airport from Edakkal caves is the Karipur International Airport
at Kozhikode which is 129 km away. Calicut is the nearest railway station
which is 103 km away. Sultan Bathery connects the Edakkal caves with the
rest of the state and country by a good network of roads.
Other Attractions
» Vythiri
It is located 62 km away from Kozhikode, and is a hill station which is
abundant with the water falls all around the place. It is a little town
known for its lush coffee, tea, spices and vanilla plantations.
» Pookote Lake
The place is located just 1 km away from Vythiri, and is a popular spot for
the vacationers. The place also provides you with the facilities for boating
and kayaking.
» Chembra Peak
It is the tallest peak in the region and you'll need to trek for about five
hours to reach the peak. You'll also find an enchanting lake mid way during
your trek to the peak.
