UK Traveller’s Viral Reaction To Edakkal Caves Leaves Internet Stunned
A new viral video of a UK traveller standing inside the ancient Edakkal caves in Wayanad has taken over the internet. The clip, posted on Instagram, shows the foreign tourist staring at the stone walls in shock as she learns about carvings that date back thousands of years. Her short caption, “I will never get over this place,” helped push the clip into viral news circles overnight.
What The Traveller Said In The Video
In the video, she stands inside the rock shelter and speaks with pure amazement. She says she is inside a cave that dates back nearly 3000 years. She then points to the carvings on the wall and calls them the oldest carvings in India. As she moves the camera, she says the marks are written in old Tamil Brahmi and explains that they refer to a man who lived there and hunted many tigers.
She also highlights carvings of a tribe leader with a crown, along with other human figures. Calling it the “craziest thing” she has ever seen, the foreign traveller in Kerala says this spot is one of the coolest places she has been to. Her reaction added more attention to Kerala travel videos online.
What People Said In The Comments
People reacted with the same excitement. One person wrote that the carvings looked “magnificent.” Another said they had never heard about this place before and felt amazed to see signs of people who lived so long ago. Many said the video made them want to visit the caves during their next trip to Kerala.
The History Behind Edakkal Caves
The Edakkal caves are known for their rare carvings from the Neolithic and Stone Ages. These marks show human and animal forms, early tools, and other symbols. The walls also show traces of a prehistoric village from 6000 BCE.
The caves are not actually caves. There are two huge boulders, almost 96 feet long and 22 feet wide, that formed a natural gap. This created a shelter instead of a deep cave. The site was first found in 1895 by a police officer named Fred Fawcett while he was on a hunt. His discovery led to the caves being recognised for their major historic value in Kerala tourism records.
Fun Facts Shared In The Post
The creator shared small facts in the caption that caught viewers’ attention:
The caves are formed by one giant rock stuck between two bigger ones.
The carvings are more than eight thousand years old.
A British officer found the site while exploring the hill.
These points added more interest to the already trending news clip.
How To Visit The Caves
Visitors can reach the site by travelling to Sultan Bathery in Wayanad. Buses are available from the Kalpetta bus station. From there, travellers head toward Ambukuthi Hill. A 1.5 km walk with stairs leads to the main spot. The walk takes around 45 to 60 minutes and offers views of green hills.
The nearest railway station is Kozhikode, about 100 km away. It takes almost 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach by road. The nearest airport is also in Kozhikode, about 106 km away, taking around 3 hours and 10 minutes by road.
The caves stay closed on Mondays and national holidays. They open at 8 AM and close at 4 PM, with a limit of 1920 visitors per day.
Final Note
The UK traveller’s reaction once again shows how ancient sites in Kerala continue to amaze visitors from across the world. With more global visitors sharing their moments online, places like Edakkal are getting renewed attention in travel news and Kerala tourism circles. Her video did more than go viral; it reminded people how much history still sits quietly in the hills of Wayanad, waiting for travellers to see it.
