{"id":3090,"date":"2025-11-03T13:37:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:52:39","slug":"back-to-the-history-of-edakkal-caves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/back-to-the-history-of-edakkal-caves\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To The History OF Edakkal Caves"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kerala<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is a cradle of visually stunning vistas that greet you with the warmth and love of classic Indian hospitality. While the lofty Western Ghats, emerald green paddy fields, thick swaying coconut groves, and the vast green expanse of aromatic tea plantations make <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kerala a green Paradise<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the mighty Arabian Sea and sky-scraping mountain ranges add a contrast of blue tone to the place, turning it into a land of breathtaking beauty and the most demanding tourist destination among global travellers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If there is a place in Kerala where you can experience the ultimate charm and the extraordinary creativity of nature, it is the one and only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/india\/wayanad\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wayanad<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, fondly hailed as the &#8220;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ooty of Kerala<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Owing to its immense beauty and historical and cultural significance, Wayanad attracts many\u00a0nature lovers and historians. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For tourists seeking <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">adventure<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, like trekking, hiking, rock climbing, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">etc<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Wayanad offers a myriad of opportunities <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">also<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Situated about 25 kilometres away from <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kalpetta<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the Edakkal Caves are located on the remote island of Edakkal. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The caves are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">one of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">biggest<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> tourist destinations<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South India<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each year, thousands of tourists visit the caves to check out their natural beauty and legendary status. There are many legends and tales about the formation of the caves. Let&#8217;s explore the history and attractions of the caves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Edakkal Caves<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in Wayanad are a natural wonder <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> dates back to 6000 BC and still amazes tourists, especially those <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">who are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> interested in Stone Age history.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Moreover, it is the only place in <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">India<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> where you can find the Stone Age carvings. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Set high on the hills of Ambukutty (Ambukutty Mala) in <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wayanad<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> district at an altitude of 1,200 m above sea level, the Edakkal Cave is actually a fissure in the rocks <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that has occurred due to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> natural calamities and climate change, though it resembles a cave.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Edakkal Cave translates to &#8220;a stone in between &#8220;as it looks like a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">huge<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> boulder wedged between two bigger stones and is 96 feet long and has a width of 22 feet. One can reach the Edakkal Caves only by trekking up the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ambukutty Hills<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As per legends<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it is believed that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">historic<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Edakkal Caves were formed by the arrows of <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lava and Kusha<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sons of Lord Rama<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (the Seventh avatar of the Hindu\u00a0god\u00a0Vishnu).<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Another myth is regarding Goddess Mudiampilly and Kutti Chathan. History says that <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Edakkal Cave was first discovered by <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fred Fawcett<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during his hunting trip to Wayanad in 1890. Fred Fawcett was the then Superintendent of Police of the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Malabar district<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. And he further discovered that the caves were the habitat of the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neolithic people<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> also discovered that <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Edakkal Caves<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">some<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> links <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The rock carving and the unique symbols that indicate the remnants of Harappan culture, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which were<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> recently discovered in Edakkal Caves by the State Archaeological Department, are proof of this.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Around 429 unique signs were found in the cave, among which the most prominent <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">one<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is &#8216;A man with a jar cup&#8217;, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that stands<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> unique to the Indus civilisation.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The other compound letters found here date back from 2300 BC to 1700 BC and are identified as remnants of the Harappan culture. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Further studies concluded that the Edakkal caves <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">had<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> remnants <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">up<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the Iron Age.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What you experience:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the Edakkal Cave is set very high on the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ambukutty Hills<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it requires a 45-minute climb to reach the cave. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And the trek passes through sprawling lush green coffee plantations, and the cool breeze <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">accompanying<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> makes you zestful.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> On the way, the carvings of <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adam, Eve<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and Satan from the Bible admire the glances of every passerby.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Though the trek is quite <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">difficult<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">cool<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> serene ambience of the place, as well as the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">breathtaking <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">view<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of the <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">scenic<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Wayanad Hills<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> surrounding peaks, leave you dumbfounded.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The drawings engraved on the caves will take you to the prehistoric times. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can zoom in on the panoramic view of the surrounding peaks with <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the help of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a telescope <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kept<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> near the cave, and the experience is simply superb.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some portions of the Edakkal Caves are petroglyphs; these are not caves but rifts in the rocks or clefts. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are three types of petroglyphs <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to see<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> at the Edakkal Caves, and the oldest <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ones<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> date back 8,000 years.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The petroglyphs have excellent formations that are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">great to see<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speciality:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Edakkal cave in Wayanad is the only place in India where you can find Stone Age Carvings, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which include<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> figures of human beings<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">animals, ancient weapons, ancient stone scripts, and other symbols.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Edakkal Cave is a double-chambered, naturally formed cavern whose lower chamber is 18 feet long and 12 feet wide, while the upper chamber <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has a length of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 96 feet <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with a width of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 22 feet.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These Carvings <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">belong<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to the Neolithic and Mesolithic <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">age<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dates back to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 6000 BC.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One can find three types of petroglyphs at the Edakkal Cave, of which the oldest date back 8,000 years.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Edakkal Cave is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">an amazing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trekking <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">spot<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in Wayanad that attracts swarms of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trekking enthusiasts<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> every year.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tourist places near Edakkal Caves:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wayanad Heritage Museum:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It is renowned as <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> largest archaeological museum <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in Kerala<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Phantom Rock:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Offering a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">good<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> scenic view and a pleasant ambience, the Phantom Rock is an ideal place for a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">small<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trek and is named <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">so<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for its resemblance to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> human skull.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neelimala View Point:<\/span><\/strong> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neelimala View Point is a<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> nice place to hang out with nature, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and it offers<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a splendid view of the picturesque landscapes, hills, dense forests and the mesmerising Meenmutty Waterfalls.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jain Temple:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It is a historical place with a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for meditation, and it reminds us of the period of strong\u00a0 Jain presence in the region.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Soochippara Waterfalls:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The view of Soochippara Waterfalls gushing down in three tiers with the backdrop of deciduous, evergreen and montane forests is an awe-inspiring sight <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to watch<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">October to May<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is considered the best time to visit the Edakkal Caves.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting there:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nearest Airport:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Calicut International Airport, about 112.7 Km.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nearest Railway Station:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Calicut Railway Station, about 99.8 Km.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nearest Bus Station:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Sulthan Bathery Bus Station, about 14.4 Km.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you love exploring nature and adventure sports, you&#8217;ll enjoy the experience of exploring the Edakkal Caves. 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