By- Srishti Verma
Devil’s Kitchen is group of spooky rocks that became famous after the 1992 Tamil blockbuster movie ‘Guna’ was shot there.
The area around the caves is covered with Shola trees and grass.
The most striking feature of these Sholas is their matted, gnarled, and twisted roots which have spread across the region.
These roots add mystery to the area, which is accessible after a walk through pine forests.
The deep narrow caves are now barricaded with iron grills to restrict entry to risky spots.
Pandavas during their 12 years of exile stayed in various places and one of them was Guna caves on outskirts of Kodaikanal.
Pandavas lived and cooked in the caves, the place came to be known as kitchen and the presence of bats probably led to them being called devil
The best season to visit Guna Caves is from April to June, or August to September.
During winters and monsoons, Guna Caves are best avoided as during these months, the weather is wet and cold, and the ground is often slippery.