Edakkal | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 11°37′0″N 76°13′0″E / 11.61667°N 76.21667°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Wayanad |
Settled | 4th millennium BCE |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-73 |
Edakkal is a remote location in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, the site of the Edakkal Caves. The tallest mountain in the district, Ambukuthi mala, is located here.
Above the caves are views of the mountainous junction of the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The nearest major town is Sulthan Bathery that is around 12 km away, while the closest urban centre is Ambalavayal that is located at a distance of 4 km.