Gudiyam Caves are situated in one of the prime locations of Chennai city. The caves are famous for the 16 rock shelters and the stone sculpture of Goddess Banachiamman.
Gudiyam Caves of Chennai city are situated behind the Poondi Reservoir. Being one of the popular Chennai attractions, the caves are visited by huge number of tourists, archeologists and historians. The rugged tracks, tools of pre-historic ages, statues of stone and various bird species are the main attractions of the Gudiyam Caves.
Special Attraction of the Caves
A number of weapons, believed to be used in the ancient times, can be seen in the Gudiyam Caves. The stone sculpture of the goddess Banachiamman is considered to be one of the outstanding assets of the
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caves. The 16 rock shelters near the caves are yet another major appeal of the site. Apart from the general tourists, trekkers also visit the caves due to the presence of rugged tracks. Some other attractions found in and around the Gudiyam Caves are:
- Bird species including ring doves, bulbul, drongo, rose-ringed parakeet, brain fever
- Utensils and tools used by the people of primitive times
- Framed pictures and stone statues
How to reach the Caves
The Gudiyam Caves are located at a distance of 17 km from the Poondi Reservoir, which is a prime landmark of Chennai city. Trekkers need to cover a distance of 4 km to reach the caves. The caves are visited by large number of tourists coming from all over India and many parts of the world.
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