Devil's Kitchen/Guna Cave

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Devil’s Kitchen, or Guna Cave, Pillar Rocks Road, Kodaikanal, Dindigul. Kodaikanal. Edit

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The Devil’s Kitchen is popularly known as Guna Caves after a Tamil movie ‘Guna’ was shot here. is a very interesting and at the same time ‘dangerous’ place of attraction in the town of Kodaikanal. Plenty of tourists come to this place all year round and it is a must visit spot for adventure buffs. Devil’s Kitchen is a deep hidden narrow valley that looks like small dark trenches but are deceptively deep, so be on your guard or have a local person to guide you through your steps! The Devil’s Kitchen is positioned between the Green Valley View and three naturally arranged gigantic rocks called Pillar Rocks. These are unusual rock formations resulting from erosion of soil from cliffs. There are deep dark chambers between the rocks which are inhabited by bats; which is assumed to derive the name Devil’s Kitchen. The caves have always had a sinister, dangerous feel to themselves. The huge menacing boulders, pitch dark and treacherous pits, eerie silences and a sudden whoosh of bats flying past you are more than enough to give anyone the creeps. Some wild animals and several bird species can also be spotted here. It is believed that the Pandavas had stayed at this place for a while. Devil’s Kitchen is a good place to click pictures but due to the deep fall and the risk involved, many tourists hesitate to visit the place. Due to some unfortunate happenings that took place here, the Devil’s Kitchen is highly protected now, and visitors can see sections of the cave structure from a distance.

Devil’s Kitchen Guna Cave, kodaikanal

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

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Safety / WarningEdit

Because of its fatal history, visitors are not allowed to enter the cave. Though, it is still a hot spot for clicking pictures. Do not try to explore it on your own as it can be very dangerous. Be on your guard or have a local person to guide you through your steps, as Devil’s Kitchen is a deep hidden narrow valley that looks like small dark trenches but are deceptively deep. Devil’s Kitchen is highly protected now, and visitors can see sections of the cave structure from a distance.