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Banasura Island Retreat, P.O. Varambetta
Padinharathara, Wayanad - 673 575
Mobile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.banasuraisland.com
Banasura Island Retreat is a unique boutique nature resort surrounded by the
enchanting shola forests of the Western Ghats on the banks of the reservoir of
Banasurasagar Dam. All the 14 rooms are facing the 3500 hectares of water in front
and the gigantic Banasura Hills on the background. The 14 acres of Banasura Island
Retreat is ideally placed between the hills and the reservoir. The resort is an ideal
spot for bird watching, trekking, hiking, stream bath and jeep safari. Designed with
traditional Keralan tastes, every corner in Banasura Island Retreat captures the charm,
joy and vibrancy that are quintessentially Wayanad. Located near Banasurasagar dam
on the banks of the reservoir, Padinjarathara, Wayanad Banasura Island Retreat is a
virgin and immaculate landscape. Banasura Island Retreat is sure to be one of those
places you experienced in a Déjà vu. See Advt in Page 333

Edakkal Hermitage
Wayanad - 673 592
Ph: [phone], 260123
Mob: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.edakkal.com
One of the major draws in Wayanad is the famous Edakkal Caves. Located towards the
summit of the Ambukuthi hill, not far from Sultanbathery, these caves are home to a
series of remarkable prehistoric rock engravings. They are considered amongst the
most important archives of the Neolithic period found in the subcontinent. The recent
discovery of possible linkages with the Indus valley civilization has added new
dimensions to the significance of Edakkal. But for all the studies about Edakkal, so
much about it is still a mystery. The drawing on the caves can be interpreted in so many
different ways. At each turn, the terrain seems to have its own stories to tell. For a
visitor then, Edakkal is a destination like no other. It is in every sense adventure
country. And perhaps the best way to immerse you in this unique experience is to book
yourself at the Edakkal Hermitage. A 30 acre Coffee and Pepper plantation resort with
7 Cottages, the Edakkal Hermitage offers excellent acc