Edakkal Hermitage

Edakkal hermitage has been conceived and is managed by the Wayanad (Kerala, India) based firm, Contour Dakshin, which essentially deals with architectural and tourism projects in South India.

The Edakkal caves are situated on the western side of Ambukuthimala, hill twelve kilometres south-west of the town of Sultan's Battery, and about six kilometres east of Ambalawayal in the Wayanad District of Kerala. It is known to lie on an ancient route connecting the high ranges of Mysore to the ports of Malabar.

One of the principal motives behind the conception of the Edakkal Hermitage was to call upon world wide attention to the significance and the value of the heritage that we as a nation have inherited in the form of pre historic etchings at the Edakkal Rock Shelters. Although certified by many a prominent historian as being unique world wide to these terrains and as the 'richest pictographic gallery of its kind', the academic interest that was generated was relatively mute and limited. Ever since the Edakkal Hermitage was established as a base camp, the interest in these rock shelters has risen to a great extent with an exponential increase in the visitor numbers. This also rejuvenated an interest amongst even the locals on the shelters, many of whom have found alternative employment catering to the needs of the increased number of visitors. However the quest towards attaining an ultimate world heritage status and an enhancement in terms of the quality of the visit for the traveller still continues and we are striving towards it.

Contour Dakshin

Edakkal Hermitage was conceived and is managed by the architectural partnership concern Contour Dakshin. As a basic principal, Contour Dakshin is committed to the conception and implementation of a design strategy that is sustainable in essence and respects vernacular traditions. We have adhered to the same during the establishment of the Edakkal Hermitage too.

We are founding members and active players in the Wayanad Tourism Organisation which is a conglomerate of stake holders within the tourism industry in Wayanad, established to bring about a responsible, controlled and sustainable form of tourism in the district.

Rooms and Amenities

Accommodation comprise cottages and Tree house. Resort offers a host of visitor services an information centre, camping facilities and cottage accommodation. 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.

Resort also organize trips to other interesting places in and around Wayanad like the Muthanga wild life sanctuary, nature reserves, water falls, historic relics and ancient temples.

Our cottages are named after various Paleolithic caves sites of repute from around the world We offer a host of visitor services an information centre, camping facilities and cottage accommodation. 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.

We also organize trips to other interesting places in and around Wayanad like the Muthanga wild life sanctuary, nature reserves, water falls, historic relics and ancient temples.

CheckIn-CheckOut

Check in time 12 noon and check out at 11:00 A.M

Restaurant Details

Other facilities include a little restaurant that serves traditional Malayali cuisine,

Location

From Bangalore: 290 Kms, Kozhikode (Calicut): 95 Kms, Vythiri : 35 kms, Karapura - 100 kms, Madikeri - 200 kms, Ooty : 120 kms, Mysore : 140 kms, Bandipur - 115 kms, Mudumalai - 85 kms, Ooty : 105

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Address

Edakkal Hermitage,
Ambukuthimala,
Wayanad - 673592, Kerala.