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Edakkal Hermitage - Wayanad

The fascinating prehistoric rock etchings found on the walls of these caves have drawn the serious attention of archeologists and historians worldwide. With at least three distinct sets of petroglyphs, the earliest thought to date back over 5000 years, it is assumed that the Edakkal caves had been inhabited at various stages in history. The name “Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock.  Light enters the cave through a big gap at the right-hand corner of the roof where the boulder does not touch the facing wall.

Set amidst a pepper and coffee plantation full of boulders, the Hermitage sprawls across the mountainside with breathtaking views of the lush green below. Imagine sipping a steaming cup of coffee and waiting for the clouds to clear. As the misty curtain lifts with the rising sun, the green valley below begins to take shape. From this height, 3228 ft above MSL, the sights are amazing – rock formations, dense vegetation. Here it is but natural that rocks jut into cottages giving one a feel of living in a canyon. 
The Hermitage has blended beautifully into the countryside without blemishing any part of nature.

The cottages are named after various Paleolithic caves sites of repute from around the world.

 Edakkal - This cottage has been named after the Edakkal caves, Wayanad, that comprise of a unique form of pre – historic pictographic etchings. These arguably date back to 5000BC.
 Altamira - Cottage Altamira has been named after the famous cave site in Spain that boasts of Paleolithic cave paintings, which date back to 30,000BC.
 Lascaux - This cottage that commands an uninterrupted and majestic view of the valley, derives its name from the most famous pre- historic cave site in the world that houses paintings dating back to 15000BC.
 Chauvet - Located right next to cottage Lascaux, sitting comfortably over a large rock is the cottage called Chauvet, which is another cave site of pre – historic repute in the south of France
 Kapova - Kapova is a two bed-roomed cottage separated from the rest of the resort and perched on the edge of a cliff. It is named after a pre- historic cave site of repute in Russia.

Dining in a natural cave lit with candles is a unique experience at the Edakkal Hermitage.As the sun sets, dinner is served inside a natural cavern lit up with candles. This is an experience of dining in Neolithic style, a la prehistoric man who inhabited the caves above many moons ago.

And service with a smile is the motto as food is served at a separate dining area. The choice is mainly Veg and Non Veg south Indian style. The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Edakkal Hermitage combines spectacular vistas of nature and the timeless appeal of heritage , with its warm ambience and vernacular architecture. It is in this amazing environ that one can be as captivated by the past as with the present. It is undoubtedly here that one can explore the essence of Edakkal to experience its magic. It is irrepressibly here that one can succumb to the lure of cave art and the art of caving in…

Other facilities include a little restaurant that serves traditional Malayali cuisine, a shop of souvenirs and books, and an open-air theatre for cultural and heritage events.

Trips too can be organized to other interesting places in and around Wayanad like the Muthanga wild life sanctuary, nature reserves, water falls, historic relics and ancient temples.


Rs. 7900.00  [ per couple - 2 Nights]

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