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Quick Summary:
Edakkal hermitage has been conceived and is managed by the Wayanad based firm, Contour Dakshin, which essentially deals with architectural and tourism projects in South India.
The firm comprises of members with architectural and tourism planning backgrounds who are committed to implement a developmental strategy that is sustainable in essence.
We also seek to promote and educate tourists on the importance of the historic heritage that the edakkal caves have to offer and elevate it to a respectful position within the domains of the international tourist community.
Construction materials have been locally sourced as far as possible and the design approach adheres to the vernacular.
The establishment of this resort has been largely beneficial to the local populace in terms of job opportunities and other facilities like electricity and telephone lines that were brought about.
A large number of trees have also been planted as part of the resort development process on the relatively barren hills that we inherited.
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Accomodation :
Our cottages are named after various Paleolithic caves sites of repute from around the world
WADI KUBBANIYA :
We have christened the tree house
“Wadi Kubbaniya” --- an adventurous sounding name that has been borrowed from one of the cave sites in Egypt, Africa that dates back to 17000 BC.
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
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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.
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Facilities:
Dining in a natural cave lit with candles is a unique experience at the Edakkal Hermitage.
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Amphitheatre :
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.
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Location :
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. General elevation of the ground is some 1200 metres above the mean sea level, and the peak of Ambukuthimala at over 500 metres above the surrounding area is easily identifiable from a considerable distance. It is known to lie on an ancient route connecting the high ranges of Mysore to the ports of Malabar.
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Check out time :
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Address :
Edakkal Hermitage
Rock Valley Housing, Near Sultan Bathery,
Kolagappare, Wayanad 673591. Kerala, India.
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Tariff
Type of Accommodation
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In INR |
| Cottage |
Rs. 3950.00 |
| Tree House |
Rs. 3950.00 |
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Inclusive of all three meals for a couple and of all taxes
Extra person/Extra bed per day is Rs. 1000/- Inclusive of taxes and meal
Child above 5 and below 12 will Rs. 550 for food |
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