About Ambalavayal in Ambalavayal, Wayanad

Ambalavayal is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. The Wayanad Heritage Museum is located in the village.DemographicsIndia census, Ambalavayal had a population of 16363 with 8264 males and 8099 females. The famous Edakkal Caves is in this Panchayat area at a distance of 6 km.TourismAmbalavayal is a tourist place located in Wayanad district and is 10 km away from SulthanBathery. This location in Wayanad is situated above sea level and has a subtropical climate. This area is important for horticulture activities.Heritage MuseumA special attraction for tourist at Ambalavayal Wayanad is Ambalavayal Heritage Museum. This is an archaeological museum and displays huge collections of vestige and antiques of 2nd Century AD. This is divided into four blocks named Gothrasmruthi, Devasmruthi, Jeevanasmruthi and Veerasmruthi. As the name indicates each blocks displays the related artifacts. These displays are of great interests to common people, archaeologists and historians. These displays include ancient hunting instruments like bows and arrows, stone weapons, clay sculptors and various other items like tribal pottery, rock engravings. Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is one of the best maintained museums in Malabar region and is always an attraction for tourists. This museum will shed lights towards history of Malabar area. This museum opens our eyes to the advanced civilization led by the tribes. Ambalavayal heritage museum provides a rare chance to view the items that are prepared by tribes getting inspired from nature and is used in their daily life. Visiting time to this museum is between 9AM to 6 PM.

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