Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves
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- DDBTripMumbai, India235 contributionsTrek to the historic cavesIt's a must visit place in Wayanad. The experience is actually too good. The caved are located on top of the hill so you need to trek to reach the caves. The path till the ticket counter is steep and requires energy to reach there. After the ticket counter there are steps made to climb till the caves. The caves have beautiful carvings on them. It feels too good when you are inside the cave. It's peaceful (offcourse when there is less crowd) and so real. The stones, the structures, the carvings everything is lovely to see. The view is also amazing from the caves.. PS there are lota of monkeys so beware of your items and dont carry food in hand..Visited November 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 February 2023
- Ankit DeshmukhBengaluru, India72 contributionsAverage ExperienceThe place is closed on 1. Republic Day 2. May Day 3. Independence Day 4. Gandhi Jayanti 5. Thiruvonam 6. All Mondays Also the place is likely to be closed after 1pm because there is a rule that only 1920 (approx) people per day can visit. Even though the official closing time is 4pm. Suggestion would be to visit this place in the morning itself around 9 am to avoid crowd and get a ticket. Quite a lot of shops on the way to caves. You be charged Rs. 20 if you have a plastic bottle. Do carry cash since their internet is glitchy (obviously). The caves are interesting but there is no explanation on what exactly is written on those rocks! You may find some random guy asking for money in exchange of explanation. The stairs are well constructed, even a senior citizen can climb it.Visited January 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 5 February 2023
- P VPinner, United Kingdom175 contributionsHistorical site with a challengeA challenging uphill walk up to the caves. There are high stone steps followed by metal steps leading to the 2 caves. Many centuries old caves with stone carvings from patterns to what looks like a Sherman priests and what looks like a huge bird like shape. Seems like this place was more of a worship places than place to stay.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 February 2023
- Kapil SoodBengaluru, India146 contributionsGuidance for tourists visiting Edakkal CavesVery nice caves if you are interested in history, not very often you see things which are (claimed to be) 6000 years old! What to expect: 1. As you approach this place there is a parking fee collected, Rs.40/- for the car and they allot you a parking lot number, there are almost 10 of them. Very organised. 2. There is a very steep walk up, approx 1Km. There are shops on the way for eats and tit bits. They are very polite and don't push you much. 3. Then you reach the ticket counters & there are toilets too. Ticket is Rs.50/- per adult. 4. After this the real fun (challenge) starts. There are big steep stone steps up and steel steps down. Approx 300+ steps. 5. This place can get very crowded too, so getting there early in the day is better as the crowds are less and it is not very hot. 6. Assuming the steps can get very slippery during the rains, so exercise caution. 7. Not advisable for people above 70, pregnant women, people with heart ailments, people who don't exercise to do this walk, it'll be too strenuous. 8. Beautiful views from the top and the icing on the cake are the stone carvings, 6000 years old! Must visit for history lovers for sure!Visited March 2023Written 15 March 2023
- vip_foodieBengaluru, India1,357 contributionsCarvings from Stone AgeThese caves are one of famous tourist attractions of Wayanad. They have carvings from the stone age around 6000 BC. It’s good to hire a guide so that they can explained the carvings. There are two level of caves. There is a steep trek of 1 km and then climb of 400 steps to reach the upper level of caves. Only the upper level of cave has carvings. On the way back, do try some good passion fruit juice and coconut water. You can also do some souvenir shopping and spices/chocolates shopping.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 2 September 2023
- Priyanka9987Mumbai, India332 contributionsMust visit in wayanadHighly recommended trek/ walk and must visit places near Wayanad. The trek takes about 2.5 hrs with a 6-yr old. Takes 20mons till entry point, 40 mins for the uphill trek till the highest point and 20 mins downhill back to parking The trek is steep but has many places to take a break, with greenery all around with great views. The view from the top is beautiful and the cave drawings are must see. Take the help of a guide to understand what they mean and they also take very good pics of you. Start early by 8-9am and be done by noon. Weekends are crowded with school and college groups..quite touristy entrance and a great place to shop for things back home in the form of banana chips chocolates eucalyptus oil and spicesVisited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 26 November 2023
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Priyanka9987
Mumbai, India332 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Highly recommended trek/ walk and must visit places near Wayanad. The trek takes about 2.5 hrs with a 6-yr old. Takes 20mons till entry point, 40 mins for the uphill trek till the highest point and 20 mins downhill back to parking
The trek is steep but has many places to take a break, with greenery all around with great views. The view from the top is beautiful and the cave drawings are must see. Take the help of a guide to understand what they mean and they also take very good pics of you. Start early by 8-9am and be done by noon. Weekends are crowded with school and college groups..quite touristy entrance and a great place to shop for things back home in the form of banana chips chocolates eucalyptus oil and spices
The trek is steep but has many places to take a break, with greenery all around with great views. The view from the top is beautiful and the cave drawings are must see. Take the help of a guide to understand what they mean and they also take very good pics of you. Start early by 8-9am and be done by noon. Weekends are crowded with school and college groups..quite touristy entrance and a great place to shop for things back home in the form of banana chips chocolates eucalyptus oil and spices
Written 26 November 2023
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Arham Bajaj
Jaipur, India20 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The place is a complete waste of time and money. You will have to trek steep and worst height of around 2km, then climb some useless 200 stairs just to find out 2-3 rocks kept inside a room with some useless scriptures. It's a waste of time and money. Better to consider other places to visit.
Written 4 September 2023
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vip_foodie
Bengaluru, India1,357 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
These caves are one of famous tourist attractions of Wayanad. They have carvings from the stone age around 6000 BC. It’s good to hire a guide so that they can explained the carvings. There are two level of caves. There is a steep trek of 1 km and then climb of 400 steps to reach the upper level of caves. Only the upper level of cave has carvings. On the way back, do try some good passion fruit juice and coconut water. You can also do some souvenir shopping and spices/chocolates shopping.
Written 2 September 2023
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Kapil Sood
Bengaluru, India146 contributions
Mar 2023
Very nice caves if you are interested in history, not very often you see things which are (claimed to be) 6000 years old!
What to expect:
1. As you approach this place there is a parking fee collected, Rs.40/- for the car and they allot you a parking lot number, there are almost 10 of them. Very organised.
2. There is a very steep walk up, approx 1Km. There are shops on the way for eats and tit bits. They are very polite and don't push you much.
3. Then you reach the ticket counters & there are toilets too. Ticket is Rs.50/- per adult.
4. After this the real fun (challenge) starts. There are big steep stone steps up and steel steps down. Approx 300+ steps.
5. This place can get very crowded too, so getting there early in the day is better as the crowds are less and it is not very hot.
6. Assuming the steps can get very slippery during the rains, so exercise caution.
7. Not advisable for people above 70, pregnant women, people with heart ailments, people who don't exercise to do this walk, it'll be too strenuous.
8. Beautiful views from the top and the icing on the cake are the stone carvings, 6000 years old!
Must visit for history lovers for sure!
What to expect:
1. As you approach this place there is a parking fee collected, Rs.40/- for the car and they allot you a parking lot number, there are almost 10 of them. Very organised.
2. There is a very steep walk up, approx 1Km. There are shops on the way for eats and tit bits. They are very polite and don't push you much.
3. Then you reach the ticket counters & there are toilets too. Ticket is Rs.50/- per adult.
4. After this the real fun (challenge) starts. There are big steep stone steps up and steel steps down. Approx 300+ steps.
5. This place can get very crowded too, so getting there early in the day is better as the crowds are less and it is not very hot.
6. Assuming the steps can get very slippery during the rains, so exercise caution.
7. Not advisable for people above 70, pregnant women, people with heart ailments, people who don't exercise to do this walk, it'll be too strenuous.
8. Beautiful views from the top and the icing on the cake are the stone carvings, 6000 years old!
Must visit for history lovers for sure!
Written 15 March 2023
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P V
Pinner, UK175 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A challenging uphill walk up to the caves. There are high stone steps followed by metal steps leading to the 2 caves. Many centuries old caves with stone carvings from patterns to what looks like a Sherman priests and what looks like a huge bird like shape. Seems like this place was more of a worship places than place to stay.
Written 26 February 2023
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Ankit Deshmukh
Bengaluru, India72 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
The place is closed on
1. Republic Day
2. May Day
3. Independence Day
4. Gandhi Jayanti
5. Thiruvonam
6. All Mondays
Also the place is likely to be closed after 1pm because there is a rule that only 1920 (approx) people per day can visit. Even though the official closing time is 4pm.
Suggestion would be to visit this place in the morning itself around 9 am to avoid crowd and get a ticket.
Quite a lot of shops on the way to caves.
You be charged Rs. 20 if you have a plastic bottle.
Do carry cash since their internet is glitchy (obviously).
The caves are interesting but there is no explanation on what exactly is written on those rocks! You may find some random guy asking for money in exchange of explanation.
The stairs are well constructed, even a senior citizen can climb it.
1. Republic Day
2. May Day
3. Independence Day
4. Gandhi Jayanti
5. Thiruvonam
6. All Mondays
Also the place is likely to be closed after 1pm because there is a rule that only 1920 (approx) people per day can visit. Even though the official closing time is 4pm.
Suggestion would be to visit this place in the morning itself around 9 am to avoid crowd and get a ticket.
Quite a lot of shops on the way to caves.
You be charged Rs. 20 if you have a plastic bottle.
Do carry cash since their internet is glitchy (obviously).
The caves are interesting but there is no explanation on what exactly is written on those rocks! You may find some random guy asking for money in exchange of explanation.
The stairs are well constructed, even a senior citizen can climb it.
Written 5 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DDBTrip
Mumbai, India235 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
It's a must visit place in Wayanad. The experience is actually too good. The caved are located on top of the hill so you need to trek to reach the caves. The path till the ticket counter is steep and requires energy to reach there. After the ticket counter there are steps made to climb till the caves. The caves have beautiful carvings on them. It feels too good when you are inside the cave. It's peaceful (offcourse when there is less crowd) and so real. The stones, the structures, the carvings everything is lovely to see.
The view is also amazing from the caves..
PS there are lota of monkeys so beware of your items and dont carry food in hand..
The view is also amazing from the caves..
PS there are lota of monkeys so beware of your items and dont carry food in hand..
Written 5 February 2023
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Abhinav S
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
Dec 2022
Edakkal cave is a Must-see cave. A nice small but steep hike. Beautiful hike of about an hour. Must visit
Written 28 January 2023
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columbus1964
Bengaluru, India372 contributions
Sep 2022
The caves is a reasonably steep climb for about a KM with last portion across boulders. Takes about an hour to climb. Make sure your are physically fit and then only attempt.
The caves are worth a vist if you can afford climb. Well preserved, though more documentation would be better.
There is no facility at the top, so be prepared
The caves are worth a vist if you can afford climb. Well preserved, though more documentation would be better.
There is no facility at the top, so be prepared
Written 3 October 2022
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Basky023
Chennai District, India27 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
A Stoneage - Edakkal Caves Worth visiting.
1. A real wonder in Wayanad..
2. Reaching Caves difficult for old people. But its an amazing wonder by nature..
3. Oldest human settlement discovered Inside the caves are pictorial drawings and engravings & a well cleaned area
4. It will take approximately 2-3 hours depending on your fitness level.
5. SUNSET is best time visit - the majestic sunset & scentic from the top.
6. the place is usually crowded.
7.you will get the finest experience of trekking in the hilly terrrain for 1 km followed by climbing 380 steep steps, to reach the top of the hill.
8. Never miss location in wayand
9.clock room available at ticket counter
1. A real wonder in Wayanad..
2. Reaching Caves difficult for old people. But its an amazing wonder by nature..
3. Oldest human settlement discovered Inside the caves are pictorial drawings and engravings & a well cleaned area
4. It will take approximately 2-3 hours depending on your fitness level.
5. SUNSET is best time visit - the majestic sunset & scentic from the top.
6. the place is usually crowded.
7.you will get the finest experience of trekking in the hilly terrrain for 1 km followed by climbing 380 steep steps, to reach the top of the hill.
8. Never miss location in wayand
9.clock room available at ticket counter
Written 14 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
heikewolter
Regensburg, Germany46 contributions
An welchem Wochentag ist die Höhle geschlossen? / At which day of the week are the caves closed?
shameerputhucode
Kerala, India
how can I return from edakkal cave to bustand
Sharath80
Bangalore District, India90 contributions
better have ur own transport
Can we take 6yrs kid there????
George V
Bengaluru, India111 contributions
sure, you can. my 7yrs old daughter was most enthusiastic and fast in climbing the hills
Sundar M
Pondicherry, India123 contributions
what is the best time to visit edakkal caves
VijayKamat
Bengaluru, India18 contributions
It is a bit of a hike so try to go when it is not too hot and also try to go early in the morning because as the sun comes up you will find it more difficult to climb.
I have a two year old boy. Is it advisable to carry him and climb up?
Sasikanth B S
Chennai (Madras), India12 contributions
No certainly not. You may not be able to carry your child and climb the rocky path. In some places you have to climb 2 ft high on a single rock.
ghosh1001
Kolkata (Calcutta), India286 contributions
how long it take to visit eddakal cave properly ?? Is there any jeep ride - if yes how its used ??
GES_TRIPS
Chennai (Madras), India31 contributions
There is no jeep ride. Can hire auto from Kolgappara or Ambalavayal.But ask auto to wait since its difficult to find return.
1.5 km trek from the parking and takes 30 to 45 minutes one way.
if your group have Aged or people who suffer to walk please avoid this place.
Otherwise its good place to visit in Wayanad for both history and trek.
Hi All,
i want to visit Edakkal Caves coming sunday 17-07.
How do I get there using public transportation?
Any advice?
Thanks in advance
Praveen DTPC
Kalpetta, India4 contributions
You can find enough buses from sulthan bathery bus station. You can see the bus route boards in the name of Vaduvanchal, Ambalavayal. You may take tickets to Ambalavayal ( Nearly Rs.10) and hire an autorikshaw(Tuk tuk) to edakkal cave ( Nearly Rs. 60). After reaching the parking area of edakkal just 800Mtr walking is necossary to reach the ticket counter of edakkal
Rishikesh J
1 contribution
Will Eddakal Caves be open during monsoons??
TravelRaptor
Bengaluru, India11 contributions
It should be open during monsoons but not a recommended time to visit.
peethambar
Kannur, India1 contribution
we arethree couples visiting age group 55 to 65....whattime tovisit andwhy
Jaison N
Kochi (Cochin), India186 contributions
Start at morning. Keep in mind that you have to climb some distance to reach the cave. Take rest at points and climb slowly. Enjoy the trip.
Do we have to hire a guide like in chembra peak
Sridhar Reddy
Nellore, India72 contributions
its part of your entry ticket, it is a complete guided trekking so dont worry but enontry is allowed till 2 pm only
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