Edakkal Caves

At the entrance, one can see a Kerala Government Tourist Guide and he will explain the tourists about the caves. Wetness and stream can be seen inside the cave. The fascinating prehistoric rock etchings can be see on the walls of these caves which are protected by iron poles. 

For the second cave journey one have to flight of stairs cut into the rocks and this upper chamber is about 96 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 18 feet high. A huge stone acts as the roof of the cave and the light enters the cave through a big gap at the right-hand corner of the roof . 

A few feet from the caves, is a telescope, installed by the tourism department where, each visitor needs to pay 3 rupees. One can view the town Ambalavayal and Sulthan Bathery since it is situated in such a high altitude. The peak of the hill is further a 500ft of trekking but this is quite dangerous and an unguided trekking.

There is rope tied to iron poles that are drilled into the rocks and getting down from this is more difficult than get on the peak. From the highest point, one can see a bird's view of three southern states Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 

The best time to visit is during morning hours and the trek is avoidable during the rainy season as the rocks may be slippery. 

Near By Attractions

The Wayanad Heritage Museum 

Situated in Ambalavayal, it consists an interesting collection of history, culture and heritage of Wayanad. Rock sculptures, tools, weapons and utensils related to the tribal people, terra cotta sculptures, pottery, the soils from different parts of Wayanad etc. Near to this, is a small theatre where one can watch a multimedia presentation on Wayanad.

Soochippara falls (Sentinel Rock falls)

It is located near Mepadi. The waterfalls falls at three levels amidst in lush green tea gardens. The falls range from 100 feet to 300 feet.