| Edakkal Hermitage is a resort that aims to call
attention to the little known Edakkal Caves and the beauties of eastern
Wayanad. This is boulder country and the rooms at the resort are built
around the rocks. The resort is on a smaller parcel of land and the
theme of rocks and caves is beautifully echoed here. |
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Effortlessly binding history and traditional values,
the Edakkal Hermitage combines spectacular vistas of nature and the
timeless appeal of heritage of the nearby pre-historic Edakkal caves,
with its warm ambience and vernacular architecture. It is in this
amazing environ that one can be as captivated by the past as with the
present. It is undoubtedly here that one can explore the essence of
Edakkal to experience its magic. |
| One of the principal motives behind the conception of
the Edakkal Hermitage was to call upon world wide attention to the
significance and the value of the heritage that we as a nation have
inherited in the form of pre historic etchings at the Edakkal Rock
Shelters. Ever since the Edakkal Hermitage was established as a base
camp, the interest in these rock shelters has risen to a great extent
with an exponential increase in the visitor numbers. |
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The Hermitage has blended beautifully into the
countryside without blemishing any part of nature. Even the amphitheatre
that gives a ringside view has been designed aesthetically. We offer a host of visitor services an information
centre, camping facilities and cottage accommodation. Other facilities
include a little restaurant that serves traditional Malayali cuisine, a
shop of souvenirs and books, and an open-air theatre for cultural and
heritage events.
Our cottages are named after various Paleolithic caves sites of
repute from around the world. Size and nature of cottages were entirely
based on the terrain available and the vegetation around it. Hence most
of our cottages are perched on top of rocks and are wrapped around it. |
| Materials have all been locally sourced and needless
to say the design adheres to vernacular trends. The tree house is about
as close to nature as it gets with a completely bamboo based structure
supported entirely on a tamarind tree and executed by the craftsmen from
‘Uravu; a locally based NGO unit that specialises in bamboo crafts and
workmanship. |
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An Ayurvedic offering by the local hospital Ayur
Kendra from Kalpetta is amongst the facilities that the guests may avail
of during their stay here.
Dining in a natural cave lit with candles is a unique
experience at the Edakkal Hermitage. A tiny, spanking new tree house,
for a very intimate couple is an easy climb up a bamboo ramp and gives
you views out to forever. The terraced premises are exquisitely laid
out, with soft grass and veils of Jacquemontia. The hospitality is
unobtrusive and there is a home- stay feel to the dining. The jackfruit
thoran and morkuzhambu are to die for, and when we get our morning
appams we hurry to pour coconut milk over them before they float out of
reach. |
| At night, dinner in a cave is a magical experience.
On other nights, we are told, tables are set up under the stars on the
stage of the amphitheatre. The same amphitheatre the next morning is
ideal for bird watching. The surrounding trees are teeming with golden
orioles, red cheeked bulbuls, coppersmiths, drongoes and tiny flitting
things that hide in the shrubs. In the infinite distance the hills float
on an ocean of mist. And service with a smile is the motto as food is
served at a separate dining area. The choice is mainly veg and non veg
south Indian style. The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.” |
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| Tariff includes breakfast &
tax |
Valid up to 31st May 2012
Rs 3300 Per Cottage Per Night for Two Guests CPAI.
Extra Person Rs 750 Per Night with an extra Mattress and Breakfast.
Extra Cost for Lunch & Dinner: Rs 300 Per Meal Per Guest.
Cost for Candle Light Dinner in our Cave Restaurant Rs 400 Per Person.
Children between the Age of 5 to 10 yrs Rs 150 Per Meal without extra
Mattress.
From 20th December 2011 to 10th January 2012
Rs 4000 Per Cottage Per Night for Two Guests CPAI.
Extra Person Rs 1250 Per Night with an extra Mattress and Breakfast.
Extra Cost for Lunch & Dinner: Rs 500 Per Meal Per Guest.
Children between the Age of 5 to 10 yrs Rs 250 Per Meal without extra
Mattress.
Cost for Candle Light Dinner in our Cave Restaurant Rs 600 Per Person. |
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