Gudiyam Caves

Gudiyam Caves

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This is Located 70 km from Chennai which is located around Poondi. 

Gudiyam Caves (75 kms) Situated 10 kms from the Poondi Reservoir at Alikuzhi Ghats, it is believed to be a pre-historic hominid habitation. There are about 16 rock shelters that are naturally formed like canopy-like structures in the reserved forests. It is the right kind of expedition for trekkers and nature-lovers. 

The State Department of Archaeology has set up a museum near the Sathyamoorthy Sagar in Poondi exclusively for preserving the exhibits of pre-historic artefacts collected in and around Poondi areas, including the Allikuzhi ghat area.

Route
Drive down the Poonamallee Road -> then take the Tirutani Road -> head to Thiruvallur -> turn off to Poondi reservoir. Poondi-Gudiyam 15 kms. Palayam -> Seettancheri -> Pennalurpettai ->Right diversion(Gudiyam).