To reach Kukkal Caves which is at a distance of 40 kms, travel is by bus upto Poombarai and then by 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. There is a small temple. The path from the temple goes over dense forests. The caves 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.