The two-feet-tall Kullar Caves in Jawadhu Hills, near Polur town, in Tiruvannamalai may soon bustle with activity as the Forest Department has planned to make the location atop the hillock a tourist spot, allowing guided trekking trips to the isolated caves.
Forest officials said the Jawadhu Hills on the side of Tiruvannamalai had about 250 tribal hamlets in 11 village panchayats. “The idea is to give field exposure to youngsters on forest wealth and rich heritage,” said S. Gunasekaran, Forest Range Officer, Jamunamarathur Range.
As per the plan, a group will be taken on a guided trek to the caves. They will also be shown the fauna and flora in the region. Tribal people from the surrounding hamlets will be roped in as guides. A nominal fee will be charged that will go into the Tribal Development Fund of the Forest Department. A night halt in one of the tribal hamlets will also form part of the trip, and dishes from the local cuisine will be served to the visitors.
