Edakkal Caves

With interesting pictorial writings and petroglyphs dating back to Stone Age and Neolithic Age (about 8,000 years old) to their credit, Edakkal Caves promise thrilling expeditions to the initial stage of human evolution. Located on Ambukuthi Mala Mountain in the Western Ghats, these are more appropriately described as fissures with huge boulders roofing the clefts. Discovered at the end of the 19th century, they are believed to have been inhabited a number of times. Many interesting mythological tales and folklores are associated with these one-of-their-kind caves in South India. Apart from all kinds of motifs, shapes and symbols like triangles, stars, squares, tridents, crosses and wheels, the walls of the cleft also showcase human and animal figures, along with the images of a variety of weapons and tools. Some of the pictures are believed to have mysterious resemblance with Indus Valley Civilization. It is an unbelievable experience to explore these iconic open galleries surrounded by lavish greenery of the region. Tourists also get to enjoy the magnificent views of the natural vistas using a telescope installed nearby.

October-May