Edakkal hermitage has been conceived and is managed by the Wayanad (Kerala, India) based firm, Contour Dakshin, which essentially deals with architectural and tourism projects in South India.

The Edakkal caves are situated on the western side of Ambukuthimala, hill twelve kilometres south-west of the town of Sultan’s Battery, and about six kilometres east of Ambalawayal in the Wayanad District of Kerala. It is known to lie on an ancient route connecting the high ranges of Mysore to the ports of Malabar.

Accommodation comprise cottages and Tree house. Resort  offers 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.

Resort also organize trips to other interesting places in and around Wayanad like the Muthanga wild life sanctuary, nature reserves, water falls, historic relics and ancient temples.

Getting there:
From Bangalore: 290 Kms, Kozhikode (Calicut): 95 Kms, Vythiri : 35 kms, Karapura - 100 kms, Madikeri - 200 kms, Ooty : 120 kms, Mysore : 140 kms, Bandipur - 115 kms, Mudumalai - 85 kms, Ooty : 105

Sultan Battery is an Ex-Bangalore weekend getaway and also visited as a Part of a North Kerala Itinerary.