Warlow15
11-28-2008, 09:49 AM
The Wayanad district in Kerala has great tourist potential. It is now a favorite weekend getaway from the busy city life. Most of the terrain is covered by forests that add to the beauty of the place. In addition, there are small tourist spots in and around the main town of Sulthan bathery. The most famous tourist attractions include Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary, Edakkal caves (http://www.keralaholidays.com/Destinations/Sulthan_Bathery.htm) and Chembra peak. The natural beauty of this place beckons many travelers to come and explore the land. There are many destinations that are unexplored and hold tremendous tourist potential. The Wayanad district is an important district ion Kerala that has now become an important tourist center. The Kerala State government and the District council are taking various measures to promote tourism in these areas. In areas of natural forests, the tourism department provides for tents, camps and sleeping bags. In wildlife sanctuaries, facilities are provided for elephant rides, bird watching and safaris.
Edakkal caves in Wayanad District are located at a distance of 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery. There are 3 caves that are located at a distance of 1000mts on the Ambukuthi mala near Ambalavayal. This is itself located at a distance of 25 kms from Kalpetta. There are new Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls of these caves. Locals believe that the caves are of natural origin. The view from these caves is breath taking. The cave can be approached only a 1 km trek from Edakkal. Some believe that the caves are not natural in the real sense. This is because it is only a cleft about 96ft long and 22ft wide in the rock. It is only a crevice made by splitting the main rock. The presence of a huge rock as the roof of the cave gives a natural cave like appearance. The rock wall contains interesting carvings of humans and animals. There are also some objects that humans use. These rock carvings provide an insight into the lives of the pre-historic people.
The early morning hours are the best time to trek and visit the caves. The caves are open up to 1700 hrs. The first part of the trek is to the Ambukuthi hills and from there to the Edakkal caves. The petro glyphs in these caves point to inhabitation in the caves over 300 years ago.
Edakkal caves in Wayanad District are located at a distance of 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery. There are 3 caves that are located at a distance of 1000mts on the Ambukuthi mala near Ambalavayal. This is itself located at a distance of 25 kms from Kalpetta. There are new Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls of these caves. Locals believe that the caves are of natural origin. The view from these caves is breath taking. The cave can be approached only a 1 km trek from Edakkal. Some believe that the caves are not natural in the real sense. This is because it is only a cleft about 96ft long and 22ft wide in the rock. It is only a crevice made by splitting the main rock. The presence of a huge rock as the roof of the cave gives a natural cave like appearance. The rock wall contains interesting carvings of humans and animals. There are also some objects that humans use. These rock carvings provide an insight into the lives of the pre-historic people.
The early morning hours are the best time to trek and visit the caves. The caves are open up to 1700 hrs. The first part of the trek is to the Ambukuthi hills and from there to the Edakkal caves. The petro glyphs in these caves point to inhabitation in the caves over 300 years ago.