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The funds were lost for a project that would have brought significant improvements to basic facilities, ranging from restrooms to the road leading to Edakkal Cave.
The long-standing visitor restrictions have also created challenges for local businesses that rely on Edakkal tourism.
What makes Edakkal exceptional is the sheer scale and detail of the petroglyphs that are etched across an expansive rock face, unlike anywhere else in the district.
A research team conducted a study earlier this year on the extent of the damages but the restrictions are still in place, confirm officials.
Here's what you need to know more about Wayanad before you start rejuvenating on the lap of its soothing environs.
The history-laden caves are not only a treat to the eyes but a reflection of the existence of human beings.
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