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Edakkal cave
Historical Edakkal
caves are famous for their paintings (cave art), believed to be as old as 6000
BC. To access the hollows, a trek up the Ambukutty Mala is required. It This is
one of the famous places to see in Wayanad. The second vermin chamber is 18ft
by 12ft and 10ft in height, while the upper computed chamber is 96ft in length
and 22ft in breadth and 18ft in height. Many images of different kinds of
animals and artificial objects also appear on the caves' surfaces. Most of
these remains give interesting information concerning a really advanced
civilization that reached its peak long before the phenomenal.
Things to do in caves:
- 1. Trekking to the Caves
- 2. Exploring Ancient Rock
Art
- 3. Photography
- 4. Bird Watching
- 5. Nature Walks
- 6. Cultural Exploration
- 7. Picnicking
- 8. Visit the Edakkal
Caves Museum
Timing: Opens From 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Also Visit Neelimala View Point
What is Nearby
Nearby | Distance |
---|---|
Sulthan Bathery | 13 Km |
Kalpetta | 24 Km |
Vythiri | 35 Km |
Mananthavady | 43 Km |
Kozhikode International Airport (Calicut Airport) | 110 Km |
Cochin International Airport | 109 Km |
Mysore Airport | 117 Km |
Kozhikode Railway Station (Calicut Railway Station) | 98 Km |
Kannur Railway Station | 134 Km |