Guna Caves

Located away from the main city of Kodaikanal on Pillar Rocks Road, Guna Caves is one of the mysterious tourist attractions in Kodaikanal that promises an enthralling experience. Originally known as Devil’s Kitchen, these caves are caverns formed between the three boulders of the mountain.

The Guna Caves have been formed at an altitude of 2230 meters. Though the caves were discovered in 1821, they gained a huge tourist attraction only after the Tamil movie “Guna” shot here became a massive hit. Today, parts of the caves can be seen from a distance. Bats are found in plenty inside the Guna Caves which makes the place look scary.

The path through the pine forests from the main entrance of the Guna Caves to the actual caves looks out of the world. The huge roots of the pine trees are found everywhere outside the soil and promise a good scope for photography at this tourist spot.

There exists a hairline difference between thrill and danger here which is why it is best to visit the Guna caves with a sensible gang of friends or under the supervision of a guide. There are warning signs all through the path leading through from the main entrance to the hilltop.

The narrow ravines inside the caves are now closed to the public. The damp soil, crisp mountain air, cold weather, and the perplexing caves ahead make one’s trip to this place unforgettable.

The Guna Caves are surrounded by many other tourist spots like Pine Tree Forest, Suicide Point, and Dolphin Nose Viewpoint that can be clubbed together to make your trip even more exciting.

History of Guna Caves

Guna Caves are caverns located amidst three huge boulders. In 1821, the Guna Caves were first discovered by an English Officer, B.S. Ward. However, as time passed by the caves lost their place in people's minds. Later, in 1992, the caves became popular after the release of the super-hit movie "Guna".

Many parts of the movie were shot here and the evergreen melody "Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan" brought these caves into the spotlight. The caves which were popular only amongst adventure seekers and trekkers became a favorite tourist spot amongst commoners after the release of the movie.

While these intriguing caves are a natural wonder, they are also particularly dangerous. The deeper parts of the cave are completely dark as the sunlight cannot penetrate. Today, many narrow paths of the caves are shut with iron grills and there are warning signs advising tourists not to venture ahead of the closed bars. The signboard also tells that the number of fatal falls from the caves stands at 12 to date.