Introduction
Guna caves is a famous tourist places in Kodaikanal. This caves also known as Devil’s Kitchen and one of the must visit places in Kodaikanal. There are several caves located in this place. Every year millions of people visit this caves. This caves are very famous because of movie shooted here. A few years ago, trekking was allowed in these caves, but due to safety concerns, trekking is now banned in this place. There are many accidents happening in Guna Caves. Nearly 12 people have fallen into these caves. Even their bodies have not been recovered from these caves. One of the minister’s relatives also fell into these caves. There is no oxygen inside these caves, so rescue is not possible. In this article, we will see how to reach this Guna caves from Kodaikanal Lake (குணா குகை செல்லும் வழி). Guna Caves is located about 6.7 km from Kodaikanal bus stand, on Pillar Rocks Road next to Pillar Rocks.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Location of Guna Caves (குணா குகை அமைவிடம்)
Guna Caves is located at Pillar Rocks Road, next to the Pillar rocks. If you’re wondering about the Kodaikanal to Guna Caves distance (கொடைக்கானல் டூ குணா குகை தூரம்), these caves are just 7.8 km away from Kodaikanal Lake, making it an easy and quick trip from the town.
Transportation Options
Guna Caves (கொடைக்கானல் குணா குகை வழித்தடம்) is located on the Pillar Rocks Road next to the pillar rocks. You can easily reach this place from Kodaikanal lake or Kodaikanal bus stand.
Route:
- Start at Kodaikanal Lake and head towards Lower Shola Road. You will pass the Boat House on your right.
- After 1.3 km, turn right at Thendral Chocolate Centre onto Park Entrance Road.
- After 110 m, at Sangeetha Tea Stall on your left, turn left at Kodai Hot Spot onto Noyce Road.
- After 210 m, at Royal Biryani Center on your left, turn right at Hotel Villa Retreat onto Club Road.
- After 800 m, you will pass IMA Paramedical Institute on your left. Continue onto Upper Shola Road.
- After 1.6 km, you will pass Aframe House on your left. Near Tea Time, the road bends slightly left and becomes Golf Links Road.
- After 2.4 km, you will pass Greens One Stop Shop on your left. At the Golf Ground, continue onto Pillar Rocks Road.
- After about 1.5 km on Pillar Rocks Road, you will pass Iren’s Cafe & Coffee Shop on your left. Guna Caves is just ahead.
You can reach by bike or car. From the Guna caves entrance (குணா குகை எப்படி செல்வது?) you need to trek for few distance to reach the caves. Once you reach, you can see the caves which gives you amazing experience and also take photos of centuries-old trees, the intricate roots, and the lush greenery.
Nearest railway station: Kodai Road railway station, about 80 km away. If you’d rather book everything together, check our kodai road to kodaikanal tour package, which includes pickup, stay, and a Guna Caves visit in the itinerary.
You can either go by car, bike, or hire cab services in Kodaikanal.
Tips for Visiting Guna Caves
- Try to visit these caves early in the afternoon.
- Wear comfortable footwear and clothes.
- Avoid walking on the steel grill above the caves.
- Avoid visiting these caves during the rain.
- Follow safety guidelines; don’t enter the prohibited area.
- Be safe; there are a lot of monkeys; they can steal your snacks and items. So keep safe.
Nearby Attractions
There are lots of other places to see near Guna Caves that you can explore while you are in Kodaikanal.
Moir Point
This Viewpoint is located 1.9 km away from the Guna Caves. You can see beautiful view of lush greenly hills, Vaigai Dam View, Photo Point, etc. You can visit Moir Point before visit to Guna caves.
(Keep reading about Moir Point by clicking here)
Pine Forest
Pine Forest is located 500 m away from the Guna Caves. You can see beautiful view of pine trees and best place for Photo shoot, Horse riding, etc. You can visit Pine Forest before visit to Guna caves.
(Keep reading about Pine Forest by clicking here)
Pillar Rocks
Pillar Rocks Viewpoint is located 800 m away from the Guna Caves. You can see beautiful view of pillar rocks, lush greenery hills and best place for Photo shoot. You can visit Pillar Rocks After visit to Guna caves.
(Keep reading about Pillar Rocks by clicking here)
Liril Falls or Pambar Falls
This waterfall is located 3.9 km away from the Guna Caves. It surrounded by lots of green plants and trees, and it feels very calm and peaceful.
FAQ
Guna Caves is around 72.5 km from Palani — roughly 65 km to reach Kodaikanal town (see our full Palani to Kodaikanal distance breakdown), plus another 7.5 km to Guna Caves via Upper Shola Road, Golf Links Road, and Pillar rocks road. The drive takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
Kodaikanal has no railway station of its own — the nearest railway station to Kodaikanal is Kodai Road, about 80 km away. Add the 7.5 km to Guna Caves and the total comes to roughly 87.5 km, about a 2.5 to 3 hour drive.
Guna Caves is about 175 km from Munnar via the Theni route — see our full Kodaikanal to Munnar route guide for route options — taking approximately 5 to 6 hours by road.
The distance between guna caves and pillar rocks is 800 meters
Pine Forest is just 500 meters from Guna Caves.
Guna Caves is located at Pillar Rocks Road, next to the pillar rocks. If you’re wondering about the Kodaikanal lake to Guna Caves distance (கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி டூ குணா குகை தூரம்), these caves are just 7.8 km away from Kodaikanal Lake, making it an easy and quick trip from the town.
Also read: How to reach Munnar from Kodaikanal
Conclusion
Guna caves is famous tourist places you can reach by bike or car and also hire local cab services (குணா குகை கார் / டாக்ஸி கட்டணம்) to reach this caves. Many movie are shooted in this caves and very famous caves in Kodaikanal avoid this caves during rainy season. You must add this devil’s kitchen in your Kodaikanal itinerary.
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