Why Guna cave is closed?
The cave, named after the popular Kamal Hasan-starrer Guna in 1991, had been a major attraction for tourists to the Kodaikanal hills. However, it was closed to the public for the last 10 years due to the increase in the number of suicides by love-couples.
What is inside Guna cave?
Bats are found in plenty inside the Guna Caves which make 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.
Why is Guna caves called Devil’s Kitchen?
The caves were formed as a result of the unusual rock formations which started due to the soil erosion from cliffs. There are some dark chambers between the rocks as well where bats reside from where the name Devil’s Kitchen is believed to have been derived.
How do I get into Guna caves?
Formed at an altitude of 2230 metres, and covered by Shola trees and grass, the Guna caves are framed by three pillar rocks – these are gigantic boulders protruding from the cliff face and any person wanting to enter the caves needs to hold on to two rocks and lower himself into the precipice that is formed by the …
Why is Guna famous?
Hanumaan Tekri is a famous temple in Guna. This temple place is on a hill. The famous Fort of Maharaja Jai Singh is located in Bajrangarh (8 km from Guna). The village also has a famous Jain Temple called Jain Atishay Kshetra.
Is Kodaikanal in Western Ghats?
The town of Kodaikanal sits on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper Palani Hills at 2,133 metres (6,998 ft), between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys. These hills form the eastward spur of the Western Ghats on the western side of South India.
Which river is in Guna district?
Parbati river
It is located on the north-eastern part of Malwa Plateau. Western boundary of the District is well defined by Parbati river. Parbati is the main river flowing along the western boundary touching Rajgarh District of Madhya Pradesh, and Jhalawarh and Kota Districts of Rajasthan.
What is the population of Guna?
Guna City Population 2011
| Guna City | Total | Male |
|---|---|---|
| City Population | 180,935 | 94,464 |
| Literates | 125,295 | 71,143 |
| Children (0-6) | 24,447 | 12,892 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 80.07 % | 87.21 % |
How can I get e pass in Kodaikanal?
How To Apply Epass For Kodaikanal?
- Visit the website.
- You will be asked if you are Traveling within India/ Tamil Nadu or coming to Tamil Nadu from outside India.
- Choose the option Traveling within India/ Tamil Nadu.
- Enter your mobile number and the given captcha code.
- Click on ‘Send OTP’
Is Munnar better than Kodaikanal?
Kodaikanal is better if you visit Berijam lake and poondi village. If you have a 4×4 shall hit top station which will lead you to munnar. Munnar is also good but because of low altitude MUNNAR IS NOT SO CHILL like Kodaikanal or Ooty.
What is the area of Guna?
32.43 mi²Guna / Area