Gudiyam Caves

A great one day getaway from Chennai. Thankfully the climate was also cloudy making our long walk less tiring.
Once you reach near the village, you can ask locals to show you the entry points towards the cave/temple. If you pass through a watch tower then you're in the right path. There are 2 seating areas made on the way to the cave to relax and take a break.
As you keep moving forward, the forest gets densed and the way gets narrower. There are thorns also so be careful while walking fast. In the end, it might look that there's no way ahead as there will be bushescovering the path, that's when you've to bend and get going to reach the cave.
The cave is so calm and peaceful that you can hear a pin-drop!
There are beehive all over the top so again be careful.
Get some mattress/bedsheet if you wanna spend long time there. Carry ample water/snacks in advance since we couldn't find any local shops nearby.
One best thing about the walk was it was pure nature without any litter.

Good place for hiking. Two caves are there. Paleolithic people were lived in it. You can find some stone tools too.

Wonderful place for one day trek from Chennai. It's a real dense forest. Therefore going in groups is advisable. Take loads of water and fruits. Good trekking shoes is a mandate. The trail is covered with full trees and hence it is generally cool but taking a cap is advisable. Best time to trek is during spring time. Make sure to reach the place well early in the morning so that the heat is not felt.

People who plan for a day's Trek, Gudiyam is an excellent place to loose yourself with the Nature, Carry Enough of Water, And make sure You Get someone who knows the Route very, Such Deep The Forest that you may loose the Path.

TIPS NOW* :
1) Yes you will get lost - The First Timers, make sure you get someone from the village ( there are some families living on the foothills of the cave ) to accompany you.
2) Carry Enough of Water as you won't find Any source inside the forest
3) Trekking with family isn't Encouraged. *Applies by the Interest*
4) THE whole Journey would take you 2-3 Hours only, as we finished Within 2Hrs
5)It's a Raw Nature, Enjoy it completely, don't expect any Facilities there in the yrs To come, yeah this Gonna cheerish With Mass Crowd.

A short trekking place to see ancient caves. Half day to trek and half day to chill in hills. A peaceful and beautiful place near to Chennai. The path leads to gudiyam from Chennai is also full of reserved forests. So worth to see.

Historical place. A good place for trekking.
If you plan to visit this place pls keep below points in mind.
Keep Ample drinking water in hand
You have to park the vehicle in gudiyam village. Better park it near a house and inform them.
You won't have shops in that village to buy. So be prepared before going.
If you need guidance on the trial, the local people are happy to help with a small fee.
There are two caves. Make sure you visit both.
The whole trial path is small with bushes and thorns. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing. If you need have a pair of gloves to protect your hand when moving bushes.
Summer time is very hot in this place. Be prepared.
A kind request Please refrain from littering the place as much as you can.

Most wonderful nd fav place 😍wen u get a chance njoy it guys 🎉Thank you God for being wid my family 💯💫

Rarely explored place but must visit Ford entire seekers.. you have to walk 3-4km, Cars and bikes can go upto a certain distance only.

This is a really less known trekking spot. The entrance to the trekking path itself was not clear. One should search for the trekking starting point in the map. We asked the locals to get the direction. There is no proper parking place in the starting point. No official entrance. It took us more than 2 hours to reach the caves. At some point we thought that we lost. Because the way gets narrower and narrower close to the caves and full of bushes and plants. We have to crawl at some point. There are several big and small caves. Also a template like setup in some caves. There is also a deviation which goes to the top of one of the hills. The view from there is incredible. It is such a quiet place. There can be wild animals like boars in the area. The texture of rocks is also very unusual.

This place was really amazing and adventurous. The caves dating back to the paleolithic age were very beautiful and also the trek path, surrounding forests views were serene like in heaven. This place can be quick weekend getaway from Chennai. Please carry enough water for the forest trek and prefer a local guide to take you to.the caves.This place is a must visit for adventure,jungle and trek lovers! This place is not suited for family/elderly people and there will be no communication inside the forest as it comes under the reserved forest!

One day we can spend and enjoy over there 👌🏽 avoid wearing half trousers or shorts chance of getting scratches 🤷🏼‍♂

Good place. Very old caves. In the cave one temple is there.

This where I started trekking thisis a Paleolithic site 1.8 million years old image's form cave 1 & 2

It's considered to be the Orgin of pre historic culture in south india.The rock structure which can be seen here will looks entirely different from the other sites.I have seen a purple colored stone there but unfortunately I missed that there itself.Beware of poisonous snakes over there

This place is officially closed by forest department to preserve its historic values. Public who violates the law are taken into custody immediately. Please do not risk it. Let the government preserve it and come with with better solution in the future for the public access.

Entry Restricted ( Fine upto 5000rs.)

Gudiyam Caves is one of best places for Trekking and exploring. If your the person interested in history of our ancestors them you should visit here. And explore that big caves. Trekking distance will be about 4-5 Kms. The path is little tougher because it will be fully covered with small trees and branches. Take energy boosted snacks, two water bottles in each Trekker bag. Don't make more sound near the caves because there is more honeybees are there. If they get disturbed they will attack you. And please don't put any wastes like plastic covers in the forest.

Good trekking place.. one million year old historical point located 6km inside the forest. Weekend you can and you can get the company.. But in weekdays you have to go alone.. few days back we went.. take good and water.. Please avoid plastic

Best place to find some inside peace in you. Good and clean place where you can engage with nature 100%. Caves and Honey Combs are adding more beauty for this place. My kind request is " don't pollute this place and don't make this place as liquor spot". Most important thing is "This place under IFS".

Excellent offroad path for bike enthusiasts. Pack enough water, food for the trek. Chances are high to be lost inside the forest if u miss the path