Karikaiyur to Porivarai Rock Painting
Karikaiyur to Porivarai Rock Painting
Moderate
6.0 KM
Two way (3+3) km
3 Hours
Overview
A trek to Porivarai Cave offers insight into prehistoric life. The location is at 40 kilometers from Kothagiri and accessible via a 3-kilometer hike. It features around 500 rock paintings from the Mesolithic age, the largest prehistoric rock art site in South India, showcasing animals, archers, battles, and spirals. The area is also known for its traditional honey-gathering methods from steep rocks.
KEY ATTRACTIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
- Upper Bhavani lake
- Lake boat house
- Doddabetta Peak
- Tea Museum
- Dolphin's Nose
Maximum Elevation: 1500 MSL(Approx.) Meters
Forest Type: Moist Deciduous Forest
Nearby Medical Facility: Sholurmattam PHC - 11 km
Nearby Bus Stand: Kotagiri - 25 km
Nearby Airport: Coimbatore - 90 km
Nearby Railway Station: Mettupalayam - 54 km
Parking Facilities: Yes
- Tiger
- Leopard
- Indian Gaur
- Wild boar
- Elephant
- Sloth Bear
- Hare
- Variety of Bird Species
- Daypack or small hiking backpack
- Hiking boots or trail shoes as per your convenience
- Reusable water bottle
- Breathable and quick-drying Clothes are best for changing conditions
- Fleece or lightweight down jacket
- Sun hat or caps
- Trail mix, energy bars, nuts, dried fruits
- Personal medication
- Personal Identity Card
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Hand Sanitizer
- Trash Bag
- Water-Resistant Wrap for Electronic Devices for rain protection
- Leech socks
- Rain Jacket or Poncho
- Sunglasses with UV protection
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Guests
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Know Your Package
Included
Excluded
Your transport up to reception point prior to the trek
Everything that falls outside the inclusions stated above
Things to remember before you book a trek
- Trekking in forests invariably requires physical endurance depending upon the category of the trek.
- Right planning and adequate preparations will make treks immersive and memorable.
- Pick the right trail that matches your fitness level and experience.
- Research your trek destination, be aware of local weather conditions and prepare for it.
- Know the Rules before you embark on the trek.
- Camouflage is the key to observe wildlife; Striking colours, aromatic sprays and Noise will easily give you away.
- Follow appropriate dress code and wear comfortable trekking shoes.
- Carry your backpack: water, snacks, jacket, personal medication etc.
- Please be aware that amenities at the destinations may be offering minimal comfort.
- Pay attention to instructions of the trek leader/ guide.
- Maintain lane discipline and stay with the group; short cuts may turn adverse.
- Observe carefully and do not miss out the little surprises and signs of the animal world.
- It's not a race, listen to your body and take adequate breaks as and when required.
- Selfies at your own risk.
- Refrain from picking wild plants and flowers though they may attract you.
- Treat wildlife with respect: approaching and feeding wild animals can endanger yours and group’s safety.
- Enjoy the scenic view of forest streams & waterfalls; Bathing is prohibited.
- Be a responsible trekker and leave no trash.
Guest reviews
Senior Citizen Couple Trekking to Karikaiyur Rock Paintings
Excellent trek. Thyagraj, Prakash, Kanna and Mayakrishna were helpful experts and very considerate guides who knew the terrain very well. Fantastic feeling seeing 5000+ year-old rock-paintings, treading the same path our first ancestors did. View of Bhavanisagar Dam surroundings was breathtaking. Some suggesstions: (1) Keep Office at Kil Kotagiri open till last visitor into the jungle returns and signs out (2) Provide 4WD vehicle to transport trekkers to Karikayur village, where trek starts (3) Provide nourishment for diabetics and BP sufferers -- Plain Buttermilk, Unsweetended Apple juice, Rusk/Cracker biscuit (4) Clear trail a bit, put in handrails and (maybe) cut steps into some steep slopes to make trek friendly and safe for ALL people -- school and college students who learn about rock-paintings, general public who maynot be trekkers but are interested in culture and history, even people above 70 years of age if they are not infirm. This trek was a wonderful experience. From the view point of nature and cultural history. I hope the TN Forest Dept will find a balance so that this site can be popularised amongst schools, colleges and abroad. India is a country rich in culture and traditions. It would be good to let the world come and see it, without them fearing for their safety or inability to experience any of this.
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