Kodaikanal
- Kukkal
Caves |
To reach Kukkal Caves which is at a distance of 40 kms, travel by
bus upto Poombarai and then give a walk. It is preferable to take
a local guide. After walking through geranium plantations, pine
and wattle forest, the Kukkal forest rest house can be reached.
The early morning hike from the rest house will lead to beautiful
shola with wild large orchids. One should be beware of leeches.
The caves here are actually overhanging slabs of rocks. This rock
shelter is at an altitude of 1500 m.
The cave reveals traces of earliest settled tribals, Paliyans who
used to wear leaf clothing. Overviewing the caves are Manjampath
valley where bisons can be seen.
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