Guna Caves

Guna Caves is a natural cave system located about 8 km from Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, within pine forests near Pillar Rocks. Formed between three large pillar-like granite boulders, it features deep, narrow caverns and hidden pits. Initially documented in 1821, it gained widespread fame after the Tamil film Gunaa (1991) was shot here. Now fenced for safety, visitors view the caves from a designated platform amid misty shola forest surroundings.

Visitors can expect a short walk through dense pine and shola forest to reach a fenced viewpoint overlooking the Guna Caves. The caves themselves are deep, dark crevices between giant boulders, partially covered by tree roots and often shrouded in mist. Entry inside the caves is prohibited and the area is barricaded; viewing is only from the designated platform and surrounding forest trail. The setting is cool, misty and forested with photo opportunities of the valley and rock formations.

The caves were first documented in 1821 by British officer B.S. Ward. They remained relatively unknown until 1991 when Tamil film Gunaa starring Kamal Haasan was extensively shot here, after which they became popularly called Guna Caves.

Locally known as Devil's Kitchen, the caves are associated with folklore and gained cultural prominence after the film Gunaa. The name Guna Caves is now widely used in tourism and popular culture.