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| Type: Hill Station Resort |
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| Quick Summary: |
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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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 : 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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| Restaurant: |
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Traditional Malayali cuisine |
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Dining in a natural cave lit with candles is a unique experience at the Edakkal Hermitage
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. 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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| Address: |
Edakkal Hermitage
Wayanad, Kerala 673592 |
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| Tariff: |
| Tariff - Valid Till March 2006 |
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Rate in INR |
| Cottage |
3300.00 |
| Tree House |
3800.00 |
20th Dec to 5th Jan 2005
Rs 5000/- for a Couple
24th Dec & 31st Dec 2005
Rs 6500/- for a couple
( X'mas & New Yrs Eve), Tax included 10%. |
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