Edakkal Caves Wayanad offers a wonderful blend of nature and adventure, perfect for those who enjoy scenic views and light trekking. Reaching the top involves a 45-minute semi-hard trek from the parking area. Once you reach the caves, you’re rewarded with a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and valleys of Wayanad. It’s best to start your visit in the morning, when the weather is cooler and the climb feels less tiring. It is located around 13 km from Sultan Bathery town.
Edakkal Caves Wayanad
Wayanad Edakkal Caves is a formation of huge boulders, roughly 96 feet long and 22 feet wide, are clefts, rather than caves. A prehistoric village was evident from the engravings inside, which show early human implements, human and animal forms, and other uninterpreted symbols. It is one of the most visited tourist places in Wayanad for its Historical importance and for trekking possibilities.
Edakkal Caves Timings
- Edakkal Cave opening time is 8 AM.
- Closing time is 4 PM (1600 h)
- *However, entry will be closed after 1920 visitors each day.
Edakkal Caves Entry Fee
- Adults: Rs 50
- Children: Rs 30
Important info about Edakkal:
- Closed on all Mondays and national holidays.
- Entry to the caves will be closed after 1920 persons each day.
- Best time to Visit is Sep to Mar
- Suggested to visit in the morning itself
Places to Visit near Edakkal Caves
Wayanad Heritage Museum (6 km), Cheengeri Hills Trekking (7 km), Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple (12 km), Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (25 km), Kanthanpara Waterfalls (25 km), Soochipara Waterfalls (40 km) are the tourist places near the Caves. You can plan any of the following for a Wayanad Day Trip. You can look at our page Wayanad Tour Packages to know other options to choose from. You can book Packages including Edakkal Caves from Groowynd, the TripAdvisor featured destination expert. You can contact us if you would like to see more Edakkal Caves photos.
- Edakkal – Soochipara falls – Kanthan para falls – Heritage Museum
- Edakkal – Heritage Museum – Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple – Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
How to Reach?
From Calicut: Calicut-Thamarassery-Vythiri-Kalpetta-Meenagadi-Kolgapara Junction (Take right deviation towards Ambalavayal Road) -Ayiramkolli (Take Left). Calicut to Edakkal cave distance is 100 km, covered in 2 h 45 min.
From Bangalore: Bangalore-Mysore- Sulthan Bathery- Kolgapara Junction (Take left deviation towards Ambalavayal Road) -Ayiramkolli (Take Left). Bangalore to Edakkal cave distance is 283 km, covered in 5 h 40 min.
From Mysore: Mysore- Sulthan Bathery- Kolgapara Junction (Take left deviation towards Ambalavayal Road) -Ayiramkolli (Take Left). Mysore to Edakkal cave distance is 127 km, covered in 2 h 45 min.
From Ooty: Ooty-Gudallur- Vaduvanchal(on Calicut road)-Meppadi-Ambalavayal – Edakkal caves. Ooty to Edakkal distance is 104 km, covered in 2 h 55 min.
- The nearest Railway Station to Edakkal caves is Kozhikode Railway Station (CLT), known as Calicut (CLT). Distance from Calicut Railway Station is 100 km, covered in 2 h 45 min.
- The nearest airport to Edakkal caves is the Kozhikode (Calicut), known as Karipur International Airport (CCJ) at 106 km covered in 3 h 10 min.
Best time to visit
Best time to visit? Any time of the year, except Monsoon (June and Jul). During the monsoon period, it would be difficult to trek to the caves.
Resorts Near Edakkal Caves
Some of the Resorts you can consider are Mount Xanadu, Tranquil, Hill District Club, Edakkal Hermitage, Edakkal Village Resort etc.
How to Reach within Wayanad:
From Kalpetta Town- Kalpetta-Meenagadi-Kolgapara Junction (Take right deviation towards Ambalavayal Road) -Ayiramkolli (Take Left) –Edakkal .
From Sulthan Bathery : Bathery – Kolgapara Junction (Take left deviation towards Ambalavayl Road)-Ayiramkolli (Take Left) – Edakkal.
From Manthavadi : Manthavadi-Panamram- Meenagadi-Kolgapara Junction (Take right deviation towards Ambalavayl Road) Ayiramkolli (Take Left) – Edakkal.
Distance to Edakkal
- Bangalore to Edakkal: 281 km
- Calicut (Kozhikode) to Edakkal: 98 km
- Mysore to Edakkal: 130 km
- Kalpetta to Edakkal: 25 km
- Sulthan Bathery to Edakkal – 13 km
FAQs: Wayanad Edakkal Caves
How to reach Edakkal Caves from Kalpetta?
You can travel from Kalpetta towards Sulthan Bathery direction on NH766. After Meenangadi town, around 1.5 km, you will find a right turn from 54th mile. You can take the route to Edakkal caves via Kumbleri. The distance from Meenangadi is 11 km. Alternately, you can take a right turn from Kolgapara Junction towards Ambalavayal. after 5 km, you will find a left turn towards Edakkal.
What is the Opening time of Edakkal Caves?
The entry opens at 8 AM. It is better to reach as early as possible, as the trek will be easier in the morning. Also, there is a restriction on the number of persons each day, you might not get entry in the afternoon on peak season and weekends.
Edakkal Caves situated in which district?
It is located in Wayanad district of Kerala. It is one of the prominent tourist places in Wayanad.
What are the Tourist Places near Edakkal Caves?
Heritage Museum, Cheengeri Trek, Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Kanthanpara waterfalls are the nearest tourist places
How to reach from Edakkal Caves to Soochipara Waterfalls?
Edakkal Caves to Soochipara waterfalls distance is 39 km. You can drive in Ambalavayal – Vaduvanchal – Meppadi route.
Where is the Caves located?
It is located in Wayanad district, Kerala. It is around 12 km from Sulthan Bathery, a major town in Wayanad.