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Guna Caves
Deep, dangerous rock crevices among the Pillar Rocks, originally known as Devil's Kitchen and renamed after the 1991 Tamil film Guna was shot here. This cave guide is organized from Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Guna Caves.
Practical guide
Plan Guna Caves
Typecave
Nearest baseKodaikanal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryIndicative Rs 10 — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseKodaikanal
DistrictDindigul
Place typecave
Time neededAbout an hour.
Deep, dangerous rock crevices among the Pillar Rocks, originally known as Devil's Kitchen and renamed after the 1991 Tamil film Guna was shot here. This cave guide is organized from Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Guna Caves.
Guna Caves is planned from Kodaikanal, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Kodaikanal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Guna Caves — at a glance
Timings9am-5:30pm
Best timeApr-Jun and Sep-Oct
Entry: Indicative Rs 10 — confirm on site
Getting there: Nearest railway Kodai Road (~80 km, 3 hr ghat drive); nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~120 km
Fenced off from the actual crevices for safety since fatal falls have occurred; viewing only from a railed platform
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kodaikanal or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Guna Caves — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Guna Caves?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Guna Caves?
Entry: Indicative Rs 10 — confirm on site. Timings: 9am-5:30pm. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Guna Caves?
Base yourself in Kodaikanal or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Guna Caves?
About an hour.
What else is near Guna Caves?
Nearby you can pair Pine Forest (1.1 km), Kodaikanal Golf Club (1.1 km), Pillar Rocks (1.5 km), Dolphin's Nose (1.5 km).
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