Edakkal Caves, Wayanad

Edakkal Caves

Edakkal Caves,Edakkal Rock engravings are invaluable treasures of the world heritage. It got the name edakkal because of the structure of the cave formed by the stone, Edakkal means 'a stone in between'.

Edakkal Caves Wayanad

Edakkal Caves Wayanad

 

inside upper Edakkal caves

Eddakkal caves - Stone drawings from 5000 BC.

Eddakkal caves - Stone drawings from 5000 BC.

Eddakkal caves - 

Edakkal Caves 

Amazing wayand, From the top of Edakkal Caves

Amazing wayand, From the top of Edakkal Caves

Passage to the edakkal caves are very steep and narrow and once you reach the top of the cave you can view the top view of Wayanad hills. Earlier people used to go for trekking in the ‘Ambukuthi Hills’ from the top of the second cave. Now banned by Govenrnment.

Edakkal Rock engravings are invaluable treasures of the world heritage. The site was first reported in the journal 'Indian Antiquary 'in 1901 in an illustrated article written by F.Fawcett, the superintent of police of the erstwhile Malabar District.

Rock art in the form of paintings are there in plenty.but engravings in edakkal caves are unique. The edakkal engravings represent various objects and cultural signs of the past societies. The drawings include figures of humans and animals , trees, wheels, carts and also symbols, letters and numeric signs Human figures depicted in different styles are the most important items among the drawings. Wheels carts etc are also depicted in different styles.Some of the newly found figures are comparable with signs and symbols reported from various Chalcolithic and Bronze age sites of the sub continent.

There are two caves one above the other, the engravings are all on the upper cave, The upper cave is evidently supported by the lower one.carrying capacity of these caves is naturally limited. Therefore number of visitors to the monument at a time has to be restricted according to the capacity of the rock formation.

Impairment of any kind of this monument cannot be repaired. it is our earnest responsibility to preserve this most valuable world heritage without any damage

Edakkal caves hill in the background

Entry Hours:

Saturday 8AM–2PM

Sunday 8AM–2PM

Monday Closed

Tuesday 8AM–2PM

Wednesday 8AM–2PM

Thursday 8AM–2PM

Friday 8AM–2PM

How to reach 

Edakkal is around 14km south of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala. Sulthan Bathery is the nearest (KSRTC) bus station and Ambalavayal is the nearest town bus and jeep service available from ambalavayal to Edakkal. 

Address: Wayanad, Nenmeni, Kerala 673595, India

Bus to Edakkal Cave.

Phone: +91 99470 42559

Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Rly Station

Nearest Airport : Karipur International Airport

Nearest Bus Stand: Sulthan Bathery 

Route : Kozhikode ► Sulthan bathery ► Ambalavayal ► Edakkal 

Near By Tourist Attractions:

• Chembra Peak
• Pookod Lake
• Kuruva Islands